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A $50 Test Reveals People’s Honesty

A TV program called What Would You Do? has become very popular among American viewers and is hosted by John Quiñones. The aim of the program appears to test, to a certain extent, the honesty of the general public, whereby the staff will create a minor incident to see how ordinary people treat or handle ...

Emma Lu

A U.S. $50 note.

Cherish These 3 Things in Life

Life is short, and we spend our lifetime without much regret. Here are some tips for you to consider. 3 things to cherish in life 1. The best investment is your health A classmate who has worked in a large company for many years after graduation resigned and returned to Wuhan from Shanghai two years ...

Emma Lu

Two women stretching in an exercise class at the beach.

It Pays to Work Hard: The Difference Between Active and Passive Income

What is the difference between active and passive income? The usual notion of earning money is putting in your work hours and getting paid for it — easy enough to understand, right? However, looking at the bigger picture, there are two categories of generated income: active and passive. So which type are you earning right ...

Arianne Ayson

American dollars.

Investment 101: How Risk Can Translate Into a Good or Bad Investment

Growing your money through a suitable investment can be tricky. It is sometimes difficult to recognize a good investment among the numerous scams and offers for immediate returns.  In theory, any investment can sound like a good investment if it is pitched cleverly. This, however, is not a guarantee that you’ll realize a return or ...

David Clapp

American dollars.

Money Says It All

Money says it all. Repaying it can show your character, while earning it can indicate your true nature. As such, it can reveal many aspects about you. It reveals your heart Someone shared online: “I liked to make friends and was relatively generous, so people, no matter close or distant, wanted to become my friend ...

Helen London

A woman's hands holding money.

Use These Tips to Save for Retirement

Saving for a comfortable retirement can seem like rocket science. However, with the right savings and investment strategy, it definitely isn’t impossible. How many people over 30 seriously consider how their retirement will look financially? It seems like it would be easier to put it off than to think it through. But looking at some suggestions on ...

Hermann Rohr

Dollar symbol and stack of coins in concept of saving for retirement.

There Are People Who Have Money and People Who Are Rich Without Money

Taiwan artist Xiao Ma participated in the Chinese TV show Super Speaker and talked about his rough road in life on the topic “To give is to get.” After becoming an artist, money came very easily to Xiao Ma. He lived a playful and luxurious life, as many people in that situation do. Before long, he had lost ...

Emma Lu

Taiwanese money.

A Monk Suffered Retribution After Using Buddha Dharma to Make Money

Even a monk can suffer retribution. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there was a monk called Yan Tong in Northern Qi. Although he was a monk, he was unable to achieve the Four Great Emptiness, and in the end, he did not really want to practice. In fact, Yan Tong loved money as though ...

Emma Lu

A statue of a golden buddha.

Money: In Life, You Get What You Give

The richest man in Asia, Li Ka-shing, said that in these three areas concerning money, the more you spend, the more you earn. Let’s take a look at the three principles behind this statement. Investing money in educating yourself No matter what your financial circumstances are, educating yourself is always a wise decision. Li believes that current ...

Raven Montmorency

A stack of U.S. dollars with a hundred dollar bill on top.

Do You Know These 7 Tips to Save Money?

Some people like to flaunt their wealth, but wealthy people remain cautious spenders with surprisingly frugal habits. The overall concept is that if you want to save money, then don’t spend money unnecessarily. Here are 7 tips to save money that you can learn from the rich. See if you can use them too! 7 ...

Kathy McWilliams

Gold and silver bars and coins.