An engaging history of the digital revolution writ more...1 point
An engaging history of the digital revolution written by Thomas Friedman opened my eyes to the effects of the flattening world on the security of middle class jobs. Where are the middle class jobs going? What are the new middle class jobs going to be? I am still figuring out how I can best equip my children to thrive in the ever flattening world.1 point
Going on a tour of the collaboration economy with more...1 point
Going on a tour of the collaboration economy with Don Tapscott and Anthony Williams as my trusty guides, I discovered that the web has made me a hyper-empowered citizen. No longer am I satisfied to just surf, read, listen or watch content on the web. Without having to be a tech wiz, I can use web applications to share my experiences, socialize with people from all over the world, collaborate across continents and create my own digital content!1 point
Did you know that the US tax system favors the inv more...0 points
Did you know that the US tax system favors the investors and businesses and not those who toil at 9 to 5 jobs to get their paychecks? Robert Kiyosaki illustrates this point by comparing the differences in outlook and practices of his rich dad (who is actually his best friend's dad) and his poor dad (his father).0 points
Suze Orman declares that most women have a dysfunc more...0 points
Suze Orman declares that most women have a dysfunctional relationship with money. I think that she is right because there is a general sense that somehow it is not polite to talk about money. However, it is important that we know how to take care of our money so that our money can take care of us when we are old. Investing for my retirement is important because I realized that my children can probably get loans to fund their college education but no one is going to lend me money f...0 points
If you want to be rich, you should think like the more...0 points
If you want to be rich, you should think like the rich. Have you ever wondered how the rich legally make more money and pay less tax? I did. Fortunately, there is a great book about the tax strategies of the rich written by Diane Kennedy, C.P.A. Aside from alerting readers to commonly overlooked business deductions, she also explains the different business structures and how they can be combined to legally minimize the taxes you have to pay.0 points
Keith Ferrazzi gave me the green light to connect more...0 points
Keith Ferrazzi gave me the green light to connect friends with friends. I can invite friends from different parts of my life and connect them at social gatherings in my home -- my neighbors down the street can mingle with my husband's friends from college! Actually, this book gives a lot of pointers on how to create meaningful relationships which is helpful for a naturally shy person like me.0 points
I'm a first generation immigrant to the USA who is figuring out how best to raise my children, save for retirement, contribute to my community and follow a healthy lifestyle.