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The Vision of a Well-Being Economy
To solve the social, economioc, and environmental challenges we face today, we need to rethink the status quo. Governments and other institutions around the world need to embrace new ways of thinking and surely engage in widespread systems innovations to make real progress towards a healthier, more prosperous world. Yet most continue to to frame…
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There Are No Perfect Systems
There is a saying that systems are perfectly designed to produce the results they get. In a recent conversation with a friend who is in the education field, we were sharing the observations about all that is going on in the world and how the collective field affects us at the individual and personal level.…
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More Americans are Joining the “Cashless” Economy
In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical week inceased by double digits. Today, roughly 41% of Americans say NONE of their purchases in a typical week are paid for usiong cash, up to 29% in 2018 and 24% three years earlier. Theportion of Americans who say that…
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Cultural Diversity and the Gap Between Schools and Learners
Cultural diversity goes further than race, gender, and sexuality. Language, religion, and economic background are all features of cultural diversity alive right now in our learning environment. Yes, we must work harder to be inclusive in our hiring practices and encourage diversity among educators so that learners can see themselves reflected in those who mentor…
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Addressing Racial Inequities in Consumer Finance Markets
Over the last couple of years, our country has faced many significant challenges, including COVID-19, the death of George Floyd, and the acts of violence and racism. As a result, our nation has started a critical and long overdue conversation around race and equity. The COVID-19 pandemic has created economic and financial insecurity for millions…
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The Maximizing of Retirement Savings
Everybody will encounter retirement at some point, and therefore it is vital to make the most of one’s retirement savings. Saving for retirement is a wise financial decision regardless of age or economic status; these funds determine how comfortable a person will live in old age and if their money will outlive them. Therefore, making…
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Censorship Issue: Books Should Never Be Banned
Book banning began in 259 B.C. when a Chinese emperor destroyed previous accounts of information that were in printed form. One of the examples of book censorship happened back in 1933 when the leadership of Nazi Germany burned publications written by Einstein, Freud, and Hemingway. Other books have been banned across the world almost every…
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The Symbols Presented on the Haitian Flag
The Statue of Liberty is the most famous monument in the United States. However, before reading the articles in the learning block, I didn’t know the true intent of this structure. Like many citizens, I was convinced that Black woman was the prototype of the Statue of Liberty. However, upon learning about Frederic-Auguste-Bartholdi and his…
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Financial Companies Rises and Innovations
Financial activities are often associated with many risks that must be resolved for company’s successful operations. Besides, at the moment, many large and start-up companies are trying to follow the emerging innovations. This blog aims to explore the reasons for this behavior, its propensity to innovate, and the maintenance of risk among financial companies. In…