Here’s a not-so-fun fact to keep in mind as another heat wave hits large swaths of the United States: Almost half of California’s 20 largest wildfires have occurred in the last four years. These fires are becoming more frequent and more deadly, occurring year-round instead of being limited to a season. The Problem Is Spreading […]
Where’d the money go?
“Wealth erosion” happens when big fortunes aren’t passed down through generations. In 1900, the US was home to approximately 4,000 millionaires. If even one-fourth of them had handled their wealth well, that group would have produced 16,000 billionaires by now. Where did those families go wrong? Keep Getting Richer It turns out that understanding how […]
Who profits from pandemonium?
Are certain elites making a global effort to indoctrinate people by reprogramming their memory? Um…we hope not! Nevertheless, that is the frightening premise of Michael Nehls’s big bestseller, The Indoctrinated Brain. Our latest release takes a closer look at this controversial title. Manipulation through Fear His theory goes something like this: people’s capacity for rational thought […]
Are you tired of being broke?
Americans are drowning in debt, with more than 40 percent of people lacking savings. George Kamel’s plan has helped more than 10 million people with practical advice on buying cars and housing, establishing emergency funds, eliminating debt, and retiring. Are you next? You Need a Budget The good news about your personal finance is that […]
Free will is fake news
What if we told you that there’s no such thing as free will? That’s the premise of Stanford professor Robert M. Sapolsky’s latest bestseller, Determined. He says that all human behavior is down to biological and environmental factors, not personal choices. What does that mean for how we live our lives? Don’t Worry, Society Won’t Collapse […]
How billionaires are ruining your life
Would you believe the world’s richest men aren’t interested in closing the wealth gap? Indeed, those guys need economic disparity in order to build out their fortunes, according to journalist Peter S. Goodman. Jeff Bezos, for example, built Amazon at the cost of workers’ rights and fair competition. The Real Enemy Foreign competition isn’t the number one […]
Let’s get random
What role does randomness play in our lives? Social science tells us that seemingly minor events can have surprisingly significant consequences. Embracing the chaos can help you better manage risk and make plans for the future. It can also make you happier. Leave Room for Chance Our economic and political systems simplify life’s rich tapestry […]
Stop worrying about money
You know those financial advisors who say that you should stop buying fancy coffees? Forget ’em. Giving up on your daily latte isn’t going to solve your money problems, but it might make you miserable. Money expert Jared Dillian has some better advice: start concentrating on major financial decisions and stop sweating the small stuff. […]
How to say the right thing
We often take words for granted. But they wield incredible power. Words can get you hired (or fired), close a sale, or change your relationships. In our latest Instaread, we share six types of words that will dramatically boost the effectiveness of your communication. Cut the Filler According to marketing professor Jonah Berger, certain categories […]
The power of airing family secrets
The stigma of mental illness and abuse can make it difficult to discuss some of society’s worst problems. Journalist Meg Kissinger knows this pain firsthand, as someone who grew up in an extremely dysfunctional and dangerous household. What she has found is that there is power in openness. Confronting Painful Truths Meg took a leap […]
