History’s First Mention of Money Lending
By Phin Upham Westerners tend to defer their views of money lending to one of two sources. Aristotle, who said that money lending was unnatural and non-productive, and The Bible. The Bible does not explicitly call money lending a sin,…
The Complexities of Calling Philanthropy a Moral Act
By Samuel Phineas Upham If you watch a lot of nature documentaries, you will inevitably come across scenes of something dying alone in the wilderness or getting caught by a predator. The camera crew merely captures this moment while a…
Everyone Is Worthy of Receiving Abundance
Written by Dr. Eric Amidi. It’s common to encounter blocks when we are traveling the life path prescribed by the Law of Attraction. In many cases, these blocks are temporary — you may have problems finding a quiet place to…
How to Save for a Home Purchase
A home purchase can seem so far away if you don’t have the money on your right now. When faced with ambiguous goals, it’s easy to say that it’s just not for you and move on to something else. But…
The History of Caesars Palace
This article was written by Phineas Upham That’s not bad grammar, Caesars Palace really is spelled without an apostrophe. Jay Sarno, the creator of the casino/hotel, said that he wanted all of his guests to feel like royalty. He began…
The Story of WordPress
Written by Phineas Upham Would it surprise you to learn that there is a blogging platform on the Web that accounts for millions of websites and businesses around the Net? That platform is called WordPress, and anyone with a serious…
The Creative Revolution of the 1960s
Written by Phin Upham Long Before Matthew Weiner ever conceived of the idea of Mad Men, there was a cultural revolution taking place in the offices of Madison Avenue. This stretch of New York City is known for the plethora…
The Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Written by Samuel Phineas Upham The financial industry is largely defined by the regulations it must deal with on a daily basis. Banks are able to stay afloat based on how well they adapt to increased regulation, and how they…
How People Cheat on Their Taxes
Most cheating is from deliberate—actual or willful—underreporting of income. This is called tax evasion—the most commonly charged tax crime. A government study found the most underreporting of income was by self-employed restaurateurs, clothing store owners, and—you’ll no doubt be shocked—car…
Credit card consolidation – How can you achieve on your own
Guest Post by Steven Robart The amount of debt that you incur on your credit cards is directly proportional to the usage of your credit cards. Thus if you use your credit cards for every purchase and every transaction that…