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15 Health Benefits of Soursop Leaves
Soursop leaves, known for their potential medicinal properties, have been gaining popularity in recent years as people seek natural remedies and plant-based treatments. The soursop tree (Annona muricata), also known as graviola, is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including South America, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa. The leaves of this tree have…
How to Decalcify the Pineal Gland
The pineal gland, often referred to as the “third eye,” is a fascinating and enigmatic organ located deep within the human brain. Its association with spirituality and inner awareness has intrigued researchers and spiritual seekers for centuries. The renowned philosopher and mathemetician René Descartes described the importance of the pineal gland: “I believe that the…
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
In the world of finance and investment, understanding key financial ratios is essential for sound decision-making. Financial ratios offer valuable insights into a company’s profitability, liquidity, solvency, and overall financial health. They serve as critical tools for lenders, investors, and financial analysts, allowing them to make informed decisions based on quantitative data. One such crucial…
How to Become an X-Ray Tech
Imagine being an integral part of a patient’s healthcare journey – a bridge between physicians and patients, facilitating understanding, and ensuring the delivery of the best possible care. Welcome to the world of an X-ray technician, a dynamic field within healthcare where technical aptitude meets compassionate patient interaction. X-ray technicians, or radiologic technologists, play a…
Investing in Precious Metals: Gold Versus Silver
In the world of investing, diversification is a cornerstone principle. This is where precious metals, such as gold and silver, come into play. They have long been considered reliable stores of value and are often turned to as a hedge against market volatility, economic crises, and inflation. But how do these two heavyweights stack up…
Health Benefits of Spinach
It’s for good reasons Popeye learned to love spinach, which (according to the comic) made gave him boosts of strength and speed. Spinach is one of the healthiest foods a person can consume. In this article, I’ll explain the reasons why spinach is so healthy. What is Spinach? Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that…
Emergency Preparations for Surviving a Societal Collapse
The potential for a cataclysmic collapse of society as we know it is a scenario that has increasing number of people paying attention to events that are happening around the world. While it is impossible to predict exactly when, how, or to what extent a collapse might occur, the past several decades have given clear…
Top 10 Precious Metals Used as Investments
Precious metals have been sources of storing and trading value throughout extended history. Until the 1971 departure of the United States monetary system from being backed by gold, the value of our money was historically tied to the value of an ounce of gold. However, when the US Dollar was taken off the gold standard,…
IRS Form W-4R: Income Tax Withholding for Retirement Distributions
The IRS Form W-4R is a tax form used by retirees and other recipients of pensions or annuities. This form helps these individuals calculate the amount of federal income tax that should be withheld from their payments. In this article, we will explain the purpose of the W-4R form and provide a guide to help…
Top 20 Healthy Foods for Your Body
Eating well is a fundamental element of prosperity and well-being. Especially considering the state of our food supply, with most of the groceries you can buy at the store containing some ingredient that is destructive to those who consume it. Considering that getting foods into your system that will help you be healthy and active…
How to Meditate Properly
In the hustle and bustle society of our modern age, there is an abundance of stress buildup that is translating into significant mental health problems for a large Some Staggering Mental Health Statistics in America While meditation alone isn’t guaranteed to fix all of the mental health problems our society is facing, it provides a…
Getting Started with Food Gardening
Is it time for you to develop a green thumb? Hopefully so! If you’re on the fence about whether you should get into gardening, hopefully the information I’ve provided here will convince you to give it a try. I’ll explain some of the several reasons it makes sense to at least get started and try…
The US Banking System: A Comprehensive Overview
The banking system in the United States is a complex and sophisticated network of financial institutions that play a critical role in the economy by facilitating the flow of money and credit. The US banking system is part of the global financial system, and it interacts and influences other financial systems throughout the world. History…
USDA Plant Hardiness Growing Zone Map
If you’re into gardening or any of the other agriculture-related hobbies, it’s important to understand how the climate in the area where you’re planting will affect whatever it is you’re intending to grow. Fortunately, you don’t have to waste your time testing out different plants to see if they can survive the climate where you…
High Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
I’ve believed for a long time that going to college isn’t for everyone. There are clearly opportunities to be successful financially without having to put in the time and money required to be part of what has become the accepted path towards earning money: getting a college degree. Here is a summary of the top…
A Second Chance at Redemption for a Violin Stolen in Rome?
This is a story about redemption and a violin. And a request for your help. My daughter’s cherished violin was recently stolen from our tour bus in Rome, Italy while we were visiting the area around the Vatican. Here are the details about what happened, and some context around why it’s so important for us…
Classical Movements Music Tour Review
This article is a review of Classical Movements, a concert tour company based in Alexandria, Virginia. Classical Movements is a concert tour company that organizes tours for orchestras, choirs, and other musical groups. My daughter’s violin teacher recently hired Classical Movements to set up a tour of Italy for her studio. What Classical Movements did…
Introduction to Cryptocurrency
As you think about the various elements of prosperity and building wealth, having stewardship over things (ownership) that have value is fundamental to being prosperous. Cryptocurrency is a digital representation of value, and it serves the same purpose as traditional money, including serving as a store of value and a medium for exchanging value. As…
Checking Accounts
Learn how checking accounts work so you can make a good decision about whether you need one and how to choose a checking provider.
Best Way to Transfer Money Between Banks
This article describes the best way to transfer money between banks for people or businesses who keep their cash in bank accounts at separate banks. There are many different reasons to keep your money in separate banks. There are products and account features available from large banks, like Chase, that are simply not available at…
Money Versus Currency
Most people tend to think of money and currency as being the same thing. If I have a $20 bill in US dollar currency, I understand that I can trade that bill in exchange for something that is $20 or less. I can buy $20 worth of gas (I’d have to prepay inside and have…
United States Employment Statistics for 2022
This list of employment statistics for the United States is a comprehensive look at careers, education, salaries, and other aspects of the US job market.
How to Make More Money
There are lots of ways of making more money, which will help your financial situation improve. Here are some of my favorites.
Fundamental Principles of Prosperity
Prosperity is more than just financial success. I
What Types of Insurance Should You Have?
Determining what kind of insurance you need can be complicated. It seems like every aspect of your life requires some kind of insurance. I’ll try to simplify it for you here.
7 Best SEO Tools for Internet Marketers
Search engine optimization has been a marketing thing for a long time, essentially since Google changed the way people access information on the internet. As Google took on the task of indexing and ranking public websites and its user base grew from thousands to millions and now into the billions, tools have been created for…
Creating SKUs and Inventory Tracking for Products in BigCommerce
SKU stands for “Stock Keeping Unit”. They are useful tools that help you to keep track of your products and be able to tell them apart. You can create unique SKUs for each option of a product so that, for example, a blue t-shirt can be easily told apart from a pink tshirt – even…