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Why protecting your attention is the hidden wealth hack no one talks about When people talk about building wealth, they’ll mention saving money, cutting expenses, or investing smart. But the real cost in transformation, whether it’s financial, physical, or personal, isn’t money. It’s focus. And the people who lose the most aren’t the ones with... Continue Reading →
When it comes to managing your money, it’s easy to get sucked into the allure of "great deals" and temporary indulgences. Just like buying a bag of candy bars on sale, you may feel like you're getting a sweet deal. But, what if we told you that your financial progress could be just as vulnerable... Continue Reading →
Today I had my law class from 1:30 to 3:30, and the focus was on discrimination. We went over a particular case involving Mexican Americans. To provide some context, the focus was on the Chicano East LA-13 during the time of the walkouts, which took place in the aftermath of segregation's official end just four... Continue Reading →
Learning to Read the Market's Mood Let’s say you already know the basics of stock futures: they’re contracts that let you agree today on the price of something tomorrow. Maybe you read our last article, Stock Futures 101: What They Are, Why They Matter, and What It Means When They Fall where we broke it all... Continue Reading →
In a world full of belief systems, traditions, and doctrines, it’s easy to feel boxed in. Especially when you're someone who believes in something higher, but not necessarily in the traditional, packaged version of God. So what happens when you’re asked to pray in a way you don’t believe, by someone who does? Is it... Continue Reading →
Today I went to Husky Fest, and I finally gave in at the student bookstore. I dropped $158 on an XL quarter-zip sweater I’d been eyeing for weeks, plus a pair of joggers that fit right. As soon as I got home, I quickly realized I liked the zip-up way more than the sweats. The... Continue Reading →
Money isn’t just about saving or spending, it’s about understanding the rules of the game. And the biggest set of rules that affect your finances is the law. From the tax laws that affect how much of your paycheck you keep, to zoning rules that can make certain neighborhoods more expensive, understanding how law and... Continue Reading →
Gas is five bucks a gallon. Rent just hit a new high. Your check barely covers groceries, and your kid's field trip just added another $30 to the pile. So you do what millions of Americans do when the math stops mathing: you head to Dollar Tree. You’re not the only one. When the economy... Continue Reading →
You come home after a long day, toss your keys on the counter, and flip through the mail. You’re still feeling the weight of the market crash that’s been going on for weeks. The economy’s in a slump, layoffs are happening, and everyone is tightening their belts. You open your brokerage account, your stomach turns... Continue Reading →
The other day, you came home from work, kicked off your boots, and headed straight to the living room. The TV was already blaring, and you caught a glimpse of the red banner across the bottom of the screen: BREAKING NEWS – STOCK MARKET CRASHING. The Dow Jones was down 1,500 points. Your stomach dropped.... Continue Reading →
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