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I liked Abundance by Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein because the theme of the book is about doing stuff rather than scarcity. The big ideas from…

Why Forcing Gratitude in Kids Backfires—And What to Do Instead Forcing gratitude in kids doesn’t work, but you can build scaffolding for its development. Nobody Knows…

There are two big economic trends this decade: 1. Consumers keep spending money no matter what. 2. Investors keep buying the dip no matter what. People…

A reader asks: The sentiment is quite bearish, and for good reason. How do you balance discussing/having a bearish outlook, with the tenets of staying invested…

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Buying stocks is easy. You might purchase a stock because it’s going down and feel like it represents a wonderful buying opportunity. Or maybe you buy…

Posted April 21, 2025 by Ben Carlson Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Nasdaq: See here for more information on American Century funds…

A recession is coming. How do I know this? Because that’s what happens sometimes: We’ve had one every 5 years on average going back 170+ years.…

How to Make Someone Feel Seen and Heard Obviously, be authentic, but making someone feel “seen” is a skill. How Basic Income Programs Can Support Mental…

Life in the late-1800s, by today’s standards, was dismal for the vast majority of the population. The average life expectancy at birth was just 45 years.…