We humans (title of my next book) like to put things off too much for later because we’re lazy. We use a whole bunch of techniques to procrastinate when it’s better to…
Top 15 Words That Have Completely Changed Meaning Over Time
Between the words that don’t exist, but that we use anyway, those that only saw the light of day in 2021, the rare but stylish words, and now, those that have changed…
A Primer On Reserve Currencies
For nearly a century, the United States dollar has served as the world’s premier reserve currencytaking the crown once worn by the pound sterling. The future of the dollar as the most…
Top 10 Medieval Explanations Behind Everyday Things
Today we are being smart to think that we know everything about everything, all because science has evolved and it gives us a lot of knowledge on a plate. In the Middle…
Top 12 football stars who turned down an offer to Real Madrid
In history, MbappĂ© is not the only great football star who said “no” to Real. In fact there are even many others, and not the least, who have refused an opportunity at…
Qualified Domestic Trust (QDOT)
What Is a Qualified Domestic Trust? A qualified domestic trust (QDOT) is a special kind of trust that allows taxpayers who survive a deceased spouse to take the marital deduction on estate taxes, even…
Top 15 people who do anything for a good Instagram photo
Among the worst influencers on Instagram, there are of course influencers who go overboard for the buzz, but also those who really nimp for a post. And it is true that it…
Top 30+ best car accessories, to enhance your journeys
Long car journeys, especially in the heat of summer, can quickly be boring and cause conflict with other passengers. So apart from changing means of transport or just being patient, there is…
Pros and Cons of a Strong Dollar
Strong Dollar: An Overview A strong U.S. dollar has several advantages and disadvantages. It benefits some but negatively impacts others. The dollar is considered strong when it rises in value against other…