How to Live a Rich Lifestyle: Managing Relationships & Money

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Do you want to be rich? Do you know how to maintain your wealth and happiness after achieving financial success? Living a rich lifestyle involves more than just making money. It’s about managing relationships, avoiding common pitfalls, and finding fulfillment beyond material possessions. Felix Dennis’s book How to Get Rich offers sage advice on navigating the challenges that come with newfound wealth. Keep reading to discover practical insights on how to live a rich lifestyle while staying true to yourself.

Do the Most Good: The 1st Principle of Effective Altruism

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Should you splurge on a nice dinner—or eat at home and donate the money you saved? Should you use your time to volunteer at a soup kitchen or an afterschool program? William MacAskill points out that each of us is faced with decisions about how to spend our time and money. To make such choices, he suggests we consult the first principle of effective altruism: Perform the action that maximizes the net benefit to humanity. Continue reading to learn what it means to do the most good, according to the philosophy of effective altruism.

Doing Good Better: Book Overview (William MacAskill)

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Are you looking to make a real difference in the world? Do you want to maximize your impact on society? William MacAskill’s book Doing Good Better explores the concept of effective altruism. It offers practical advice on how you can use your resources to help others most efficiently. MacAskill draws from his experience to present compelling arguments for maximizing your charitable efforts. If you’re interested in learning how to make your time and money count, read on for our overview of this book.

Effective Altruism Causes: 3 Criteria for Picking an Issue to Tackle

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? What criteria should you use to choose which causes to support for maximum impact? William MacAskill’s book Doing Good Better offers insights on selecting effective altruism causes. He proposes evaluating problems based on their magnitude, feasibility, and how underappreciated they are. This approach helps you identify where your efforts can have the greatest positive impact. Keep reading to discover how you can make more informed decisions about which global issues to tackle.

Effective Altruism Charities: 3 Criteria for Vetting Organizations

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Are you looking to make a real difference with your charitable donations? What’s the best way to choose the most impactful charities to support? William MacAskill’s book Doing Good Better offers valuable insights into selecting effective altruism charities. He provides a framework for evaluating organizations based on their cost-effectiveness, evidence of impact, and funding needs. Read on to discover MacAskill’s three key criteria for identifying the most worthy charities to support.

How Stagnant Wages Are Contributing to the Housing Crisis

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When was the last time you got a raise at work? How much has the minimum wage increased since 1970? According to Matthew Desmond, the author of Evicted, a big contributor to the housing and eviction crisis is stagnant wages. Over the years, the cost of housing has risen, however, wages have not increased to meet it. Keep reading to understand why eviction rates are rising.

What Is Effective Altruism? William MacAskill Explains

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What is effective altruism? How might it help you make the biggest positive impact on the world? In Doing Good Better, William MacAskill explores the concept of effective altruism. He outlines key principles for making informed decisions about how to use your resources to help others most effectively. The book offers practical guidance for those seeking to make a meaningful difference in the world. Read on to discover what effective altruism is and how you can apply its principles to your life.

How to Fix the Housing Crisis: Matthew Desmond’s Suggestions

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Do you want to know how to fix the housing crisis in America? Is rent control a good idea? How helpful are rental assistance programs? In his book Evicted, sociologist Matthew Desmond lays out three ways that the United States government could fix the housing crisis. In fact, some federal programs already exist and just need to be expanded. Here are Desmond’s suggestions from Evicted.

The Rise of a Money-Laundering Criminal Family (Pesos)

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How do criminal empires rise to power? What drives individuals to build networks of illegal activities? Pesos by Pietro “Picho” La Greca Jr. offers a captivating glimpse into the world of financial crime. The story follows the rise of a money-laundering criminal empire that his family was involved in. Continue reading to uncover the fascinating journey of a money-laundering family.

Costs of War: How Ordinary People Shoulder the Burden

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Have you ever wondered who truly bears the costs of war? What price do service members and citizens pay while others profit? Ordinary citizens suffer the harsh repercussions of war. Not only do combatants and their loved ones grapple with physical wounds and psychological turmoil, but the wider community also shoulders the prolonged financial burdens, all without reaping any of the fiscal advantages that conflict might offer. Read on to discover the harsh realities of war’s impact on ordinary people.