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Spending money on new infrastructure isn’t always the best idea
The questions about which massive structures to build, and where, are actually very hard to answer. Infrastructure is always about the future: It takes years to construct, and lasts for years beyond that.
How generosity changes your brain
Money can buy happiness — if you spend it on others, research suggests.
Brain hacks for saving money
Our brains believe $10 today is more tangible than $100 next year.
A new franchising model offers business opportunities to those who need them most
A socially minded franchise model makes money while improving society.
How WallStreetBets “hype” spreads among investors like a virus
A new study explores how investors' behavior is affected by participating in online communities, like Reddit's WallStreetBets.
Five collectibles with better returns than the stock market
People often make a killing in stocks, but there are other ways to potentially turn major profits.
’The time is now’ for cryptocurrencies, PayPal CEO says
Is Bitcoin akin to 'digital gold'?
Millennials reconsidering finances and future under COVID-19
A new survey found that 27 percent of millennials are saving more money due to the pandemic, but most can't stay within their budgets.
AI and robotics are revolutionizing restaurant kitchens—here’s how you can invest
Miso Robotics has already served up over 12,000 hamburgers.
Personal finance: How to save, spend, and think rationally about money
Finances can be a stressor, regardless of tax bracket. Here are tips for making better money decisions.
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Venture investors need to invest in Black-owned businesses
Less than 1% of all venture capital funding in the US is given to Black entrepreneurs. Now is the time for that to change.
How start-ups raise capital when their bank account is empty
Big Think's co-founder and CEO, Victoria Montgomery Brown, offers six pieces of advice to founders in her forthcoming book.
What is ESG investing?
Transparency no doubt keeps organizations more accountable, but public companies need to reconnect with their true owners.
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Why savvy business people build relationship capital
Good relationship capital can change your business forever, explains Shark Tank investor Daymond John.
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The 3 elements of power: Influence, negotiation, nurturing
If you feel like you're on a hamster wheel in life, it might be time for a powershift.
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What Shark Tank investor Daymond John looks for in a business pitch
It takes more than a good idea to land a shark as a business partner.
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How a healthy sex life can earn you more money
More frequent sex has been linked with higher income rates, according to a 2013 study.
Emma is like a fitness tracker for your finances, and it’s over 80% off now
Get your finances in shape with this powerful money manager.
How to make healthy financial choices every day, according to a financial psychologist
How reframing your emotions and changing your daily behavior can help you save money.
Who is leading the private space race?
The space station sector has exciting potential as more private companies enter the conversation.
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How Nike and Adobe revolutionized their business models
To stay on top in the business world, you have to make sure your business model matches the times.
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Green jobs now employ 10x more people than fossil fuel
The green market is growing exponentially. But will the U.S. seize the economic opportunity?
Can we afford to live longer?
We're living longer than ever, but few of us will save enough to afford this historical boon.
Why making a real warp drive is possible
Recent advances indicate that the idea could work.
You can crowdsource innovation. Here’s how Lumina does it.
What are the best ideas out there to innovate our rapidly changing education system? The Lumina Foundation has partnered with Big Think to find them.
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New study uncovers China’s massive hidden lending to poor countries
New report shows the extent of China's hidden power as the developing world's creditor.
Want to invest into space? Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is going public
Astronaut company Virgin Galactic will become first to be publicly traded.
Receiving your salary in cryptocurrency is now a thing
Your next payday could be all digital.