The following is a compilation of a few excerpts from The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason: “If you did keep for yourself one-tenth of all you earn, how much would you have in ten years?” My knowledge of the numbers did not forsake me, and I answered, “As much as I earn … Continue reading Business 1: Lesson 40
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Business 1: Lesson 30
The topic for this essay is "How much money won't I have at retirement if I keep watching TV?" By "watching TV," I'm assuming my teacher was referring to the use of all electronic entertainment, including social media, video games, and similar time wasters. I am proud to say that I watch hardly any tv … Continue reading Business 1: Lesson 30
Personal Finance Week 34: Five Financial Mistakes
*I am not a financial advisor. This is not financial advice. Between the crazy inflation we're seeing and all the different ways to waste money nowadays, it can be tough to keep what you earn. In this essay, I'll briefly go through five common mistakes that people make when it comes to finances. Mistake #1: … Continue reading Personal Finance Week 34: Five Financial Mistakes