The most popular phrase that politicians used is: “raise the taxes on the rich.” You always hear them talking about how they will increase the tax on the rich people and use that money to help the poor, once they get elected to the office of course. As normal as […]
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What are Sin Taxes? [Infographic]
In the US, they tax a lot of things that are bad for you, like tobacco, alcohol, and soda. These are called “sin taxes” and are meant to discourage behavior that’s harmful to society. But do they work? The idea of taxing things that are bad for us like tobacco, […]
How To Write a Successful Business Plan
If you’re thinking of starting a business, you should know how to write a business plan. It is usually observed that despite having a great startup idea most businesses are not successful. According to common statistics, within the first five years of operations, ninety percent of businesses fail and of […]
What is The World Bank and what Does it Do?
With thousands of employees and 189 member countries, the World Bank is one of the most powerful institutions in the world—funneling billions of dollars every year into ending global poverty. But as the World Bank has grown larger, it has also become more dysfunctional. High-budget projects with little oversight have […]
Top Ten Deceptive and Deceiving Marketing Tactics
“Like many men, I was intrigued by the idea of male enhancement but I wasn’t going to take just any pill.” These ads might sound convincing, but they’re just too good to be true. Today we’re counting down our picks for the top ten misleading marketing tactics. “I know this […]
Top Ten Things to Consider when You Plan Starting a New Business
Thinking of starting your own business? Awesome! Here are ten things to think about when you’re making a new life for yourself. 1. Discuss your business plans with somebody who has managed a successful start-up in the past, regardless of what industry they were in. That person will ask hard […]