Why CEOs Always Fail Upwards
You see stories like this all the time:
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Why BlackRock is Building a New Stock Market... In Texas
The big plan? They’re teaming up to create a brand new place for Wall Street, but in Texas. These two companies are so huge financially that they could actually make a Texas Stock Exchange work and compete.
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Multi-Level Marketing Companies Are NOT Pyramid Schemes (They Are Worse)
Here’s the scoop on MLMs, based on the info from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcPjpG6oglg. Get ready!
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The American Dream Isn't Dead... You Just Can't Afford It
Hey there! Let’s talk about something that’s changed a lot around here: the American Dream. Not just needing enough money to afford the payments on it, but needing enough money to actually buy the whole package. You know, the house, the two cars, the family, and a basic vacation every single year.
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Most People Think They Are Middle Class (Most Are Not)
Most folks figure they’re middle class, right? But the surprising truth is, most people aren’t, and this misunderstanding is hitting their wallets hard. It’s a big problem for society, and it’s made even worse because honestly, nobody really knows what the heck “middle class” actually means anymore.
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Why Game Companies Stopped Making Games - How Money Works
Let’s talk about the video game business. It’s an industry that’s changed pretty much everything in entertainment – from TV to sports to movies. This industry pulls in some serious cash, more than $20 billion a year. Yeah, that’s bigger bucks than even Hollywood makes.
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The Pump and Dump (and pump again?) Economy
So, the stock market has taken a hit, losing more than $5 trillion since its highest point, which was just about a month ago from when the video was made. Think of asset markets like stocks, real estate, etc., as a look into the future – they show what investors think is coming. Right now, they’re predicting things are going to be pretty grim.
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Why UPS Drivers Make $170,000 Per Year And You DON'T
You’ve probably seen the news everywhere: UPS drivers are supposedly getting paid $170,000 a year just for making deliveries. Sounds incredible, right? While it does sound amazing, this headline, even if it’s somewhat true, hides a bigger picture. This big number for delivery drivers points to trends that might have actually hurt your own wallet over time.
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