In today’s unpredictable economy, financial literacy is more important than ever. Housing costs consist of a much bigger portion of our income than it did two generations ago. Yet, many young people graduate high school without understanding how to budget, invest, or manage debt. Even if students haven’t started their first job or applied forContinue reading “Why Learn Financial Literacy From a Young Age”
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Celebrating Women Who Changed the World
International Women’s Day, March 8, is a day to celebrate women: your mother, your sister, your daughter, your spouse, your friend, your coworker… any woman you would like to applaud. I would like to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women who made lasting impacts in history, science, and innovation. I’m highlighting three extraordinary people: WuContinue reading “Celebrating Women Who Changed the World”
6 Ways to Get People to Remember You
You can make lasting impressions when you are easy to remember and hard to forget. Whether it’s a social situation, a job interview, or a business situation, people will want to speak with you because they like you, and you create a strong initial impression. To help you achieve that goal, here are six waysContinue reading “6 Ways to Get People to Remember You”
Why Is February the Shortest Month?
February is an oddity. While the other months have at least 30 days, February alone has just 28 (or 29 in a leap year). But why? The Roman Calendar’s Quirks The origin of February’s short length goes back to ancient Rome. The earliest Roman calendar had only 10 months. To sync the calendar with theContinue reading “Why Is February the Shortest Month? “
Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages
How do you know if you’re reading a good history book or a bad one? This video I watched stated that a thirty-second test will help you to determine the quality of the history book you’re reading. If the book is about a part of the world that you’re not from, then flip to theContinue reading “Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages”
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