I think every individual has their own gambling habits. Some are more likely to engage in risky gambling behavior, such as betting on larger amounts of money or playing high-stakes games. While others tend to be more cautious when it comes to gambling and are more likely to play games that involve less risk. The difference in behavior may be due to societal gender roles, expectations, and biological and psychological factors. But whatever gender it is, I am sure everyone enjoys the excitement and thrill of placing bets and waiting for the outcome. What matters the most, is for them to have consciousness and awareness of their gambling habits.

Personally, I find it interesting to see how this develops. I think Elon Musk is always looking for ways to expand his influence and reach, and Twitter would certainly give him a platform to do so. Though I still wonder how he would handle the responsibility of owning such a vast social media network.

Yes, listening to feedback is one reason why users continuously support and patronize a platform. Improving services to meet their users' needs will reflect better satisfaction and loyalty because it shows that they value their users and are committed to providing the best possible experience. When users encounter issues that are not resolved over time, they will likely leave and look for another substitutional platform for Twitter, or it may even be possible that a competitor may even rise to offer a better platform experience.

I really like the new design and layout of X now. It feels more modern and user-friendly. However, I've noticed that some of the features I used frequently have been moved around or deleted, and I've noticed that Twitter has been experiencing some issues lately. I have trouble accessing the site and posting tweets. I'm sure Elon and his team at Twitter are working hard to resolve the issue. Let's just look forward and see how Elon will handle this.

Exactly poor and wealthy people are both affected. For example, for a minimum wage earner, comparing the prices of goods and services, their wages may not catch up, decreasing their purchasing power. This can make it difficult for them to make ends meet and afford basic necessities, which means lesser consumers for the wealthy individuals who are in line with business industries. Either way, we cannot deny the fact that inflation can have a ripple effect on the economy as a whole.

In general, tax evasion is illegal and unethical. We may question why are mandated to Contribute to society with our own hard-earned money. Paying taxes is vital as it helps fund public services and infrastructure. While it may be tempting to avoid taxes, it is not a responsible or fair practice. To lessen the burden, there are what we call tax minimization strategies which are legal and allowable.

There is a fine line between tax evasion and tax minimization. Tax evasion is illegal and may charge corresponding fines and even imprisonment. While tax minimization is legal and can be done to take advantage of deductions and credits to reduce the amount of taxes owed. With this, you can stay on the right side of the law while maximizing your tax savings.

Here in our country, we can lessen our tax through charitable donations, applying dependents, and listing all the itemized deductions. You can also work with a qualified tax professional to determine the best strategies for your situation.

I also think Bitcoin cannot be centralized due to its decentralized nature. The entire network is built on a peer-to-peer system without central authority or control. There is no person or entity has control over the network, making it impossible to centralize. Personally, I would like to keep it that way because people see Bitcoin as a viable investment option because of its decentralization, which allows users to have more control over their money, make transactions without the need for intermediaries, and have no restrictions with the government regulating body.

I agree with this. Both have pros and cons, and it is a matter of our personal goals and risk tolerance. Bitcoin, as a decentralized digital currency, offers the potential for high returns but also comes with significant volatility and potential for losses. While investing in a bank can offer more stability and security but may come with lower returns. As for me, I have both Bitcoin and banking investments. But as of now, I am still in the process of learning Bitcoin and trading. That is why a bigger portion of my money is in banking investments, as I still prioritize the security of my savings.

The decision varies to the individual's financial situation and other considerations. Either bitcoin or banking investment, both decisions should be weighed to make an informed decision.

Indeed. Online gambling offers easy access to a wide variety of games and the chance to win big. Still, the downside, it also carries the risk of addiction and potential loss of funds when greediness overpowers. On the other hand, bitcoin attracts people who are more into trading/investing as it offers a decentralized and secure way to make transactions. Still, its value can be volatile, requiring a more profound understanding than gambling. When it comes to online gambling and Bitcoin, there are pros and cons to both. Ultimately, individuals must weigh the risks and benefits before deciding which option to involve themselves.

In my opinion, crypto trading and forex trading are similar in that people involve themselves in investing with these assets with the intention of making a profit. However, there are also significant differences between the two. Crypto trading involves buying and selling decentralized cryptocurrencies, which are not controlled by any government or financial institution. While Forex trading involves government-regulated currencies such as USD, EUR, and JPY. These currencies are controlled by central banks and are affected by economic and political events.

Also, in terms of market hours, forex trading is open 24 hours a day, five days a week. Crypto trading, on the other hand, is open 24/7. This means that crypto traders can trade anytime, while forex traders need to be aware of market hours and adjust their trading accordingly.

Both crypto and forex trading involves buying and selling assets for profit, and they have significant differences in the assets traded the level of volatility, and market hours. Whatever you decide to invest in, make sure to understand their differences to make informed decisions and maximize profits.

True. Greed can really lead people to make unethical and irrational decisions. I once experienced this in traditional gambling. I was winning more than I was losing, but then I started to feel greedy and wanted to win more, so I stopped paying attention and kept my bets higher. As a result, I started to make mistakes, risking too much, and as a result, I started losing more than my winnings. My greed has overtaken me, and I left the casino with few in my pocket.

After that day, I regretted what I did and promised never to let greed control me again and stick to my limits.

Most of us seek financial freedom, and along the process, something will be compromised and sacrificed to achieve this. As for those, who already have financial freedom, the challenge they are facing is finding the balance between enjoying the freedom they have at the same time and doing investing activities to improve further the assurance to attain financial freedom continuously.

For me, I also want to achieve financial freedom. Once I achieve this goal, my life will be better than what I have now. I'll finally be able to travel to all the places I've always wanted to go, and I'll be able to do so without worrying about how much money I'm spending. But most importantly, financial freedom will give me peace of mind. I won't have to worry about making ends meet or stressing about unexpected expenses. Instead, I'll be able to focus on the people and things that matter most to me.

I know that achieving financial freedom takes a long process, but I'm willing to put in the work to get there. And when I finally do, I know that my life will be forever changed for the better.

I think the statement "invest in assets and not liabilities." should be more expounded. When it comes to investing, there needs to be more clarity about what constitutes an asset versus a liability. Many people mistakenly believe that buying a big house or a fancy car is an asset when in reality, these are liabilities that drain your finances.

Instead, smart investors know that actual assets generate income and appreciate in value over time. This can include things like stocks, bonds, rental properties, or even a small business. These assets can grow your wealth and secure your financial future, which we can relate to the car which I assume is acquired through loan. In a sense, it is a liability because it is an obligation of past event that will result in an outflow, but at the same time the car (asset) is giving you an inflow through using it for logistics services.

That is why, it's important to do your research and make informed decisions when it comes to investing. You'll want to weigh the potential risks and rewards of any investment opportunity and make sure that you're confident with the level of risk involved no matter will be its results.

I definitely agree with this. Despite the growing popularity of Bitcoin, not everyone is jumping on with the cryptocurrency trend because, to begin with, it is not made to please and encourage everyone. Some still remain skeptical about its long-term viability, which is okay. Whatever the reason, it's clear that not everyone is ready to embrace the digital future just yet.

However, as more and more business transactions begin to accept Bitcoin as a legitimate form of payment, we could see a shift in attitudes towards this. Still, only time will tell whether Bitcoin will become a universally accepted currency or whether it will remain a niche interest only for a few

I have the same reason, mostly with the replies I have read in this thread. Personally, I also adopted and got interested in cryptocurrency simply because of its potential investment opportunities.

It started way back in 2016 when my friend mentioned Bitcoin to me. At first, I was skeptical about it and even questioned if it was really possible to earn from such. At first, everything was just based on what I had heard, and then eventually, I learned and experienced it myself. It has been a wild ride, and my losses have served their purpose as my lessons. The volatility of the market can be nerve-wracking at times, but yeah, it also provides opportunities for those who are willing to take risks.

Also, cryptocurrency's anonymity and decentralized nature attract people to adopt cryptocurrency as it is not subject to the same regulations and limitations as traditional currencies, which others may prefer giving them greater financial restrictions.

I agree with this. If you're just starting out with cryptocurrency, it's essential to understand that you do not necessarily need to jump straight into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It is normal to fear missing out (FOMO) whenever you see someone who keeps earning from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies but remember they were also once a newbie. They were able to be what they are now because of constant learning and experience.

So don't feel like you need to jump straight into trading. Without proper knowledge, your loss will probably be guaranteed. For now, focus and start from the basics to learn, take your time to gain enough knowledge, do your research, and by the time you think you are ready, explore the cryptocurrency with a small investment, still with the caution of its risks.

Beginners can also read the link below that might serve as a guide, and it contains information you need to know about the basics of trading.
https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/a-complete-guide-to-cryptocurrency-trading-for-beginners

Yes, I agree that the key points you provided will be helpful, but quitting gambling addiction is much easier said than done. No matter how long the listing of directions on how they can overcome this, if the person is not mentally prepared and does not have self-awareness, it would be impossible to follow these points.

We cannot deny the fact that gambling is fun, especially the thrill it gives us when we are winning, but entering gambling without the awareness of how to have fun without going overboard may cause harm and lead to addiction. So before being caught up in the moment, and forgetting that you are playing with real money, keep in your mind that you need to stick to your budget no matter the results of your game. You can also take breaks every now and then. Stepping away from the game for a while will help you clear your thoughts and make better decisions when you return to the game.

It is also important to keep reminding yourself that gambling should never be used as a source of income, and you should never rely on your winnings to pay for your necessary needs.

I agree with this, and it takes a lot of courage to control oneself to have limits in gambling. Besides enjoying the thrill of the game, you also constantly seek the feeling of winning, keeping you more hooked up in playing and forgetting to set aside a percentage of your winnings.

At the end of the day, you are solely responsible for your life decisions. It all comes down to your root values, principles, and mindset. It depends on these traits how you will help yourself to manage your money and winnings in gambling.

It is much better to not allow gambling to take advantage of you. Instead, push yourself to have limits and discipline, take advantage of your winnings in gambling, and allocate it to other investments with much better use cases and higher assurance of positive inflow. We can say that it is innate in humans to continually seek more in life, but as much as possible, do not let your greediness take over you.

I would just like to add both long-term and short-term planning should be taken into consideration. These short-term goals will serve as the key player to achieving your long-term goals. For example, after 1 year, you would like to double your net income compared to the prior year. What are the activities that we can do to support this? Set monthly goals such as developing an advertising strategy to widen your market and study online platform promotions.

Also, I can still recall what I had learned in my business course when I was still studying, which also applies even to your personal goals. The SMART Move Acronym. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-based) Listing down these factors will also help you in outlining your business goals.

Absolutely, having the capital and eagerness to start a business is not sufficient without proper business planning. You need to consider even the tiniest detail of your business. You need to have a plan B whenever plan A does not seem to work. Business requires your time, effort, skills, and a lot of patience. Exerting such, will help the probability of your business to move forward.

On the other hand, is it solely to avoid people with bad intentions of hiding their wealth in gambling winnings or is it also the casino's intention to lure the players and push them to bet with higher risk, as one of the house edge? 'coz if it is low odds alone, then it should be a valid bet 'coz it is not a single gambler who dictates the odds of the match. Then laundering should be measured by other factors such as KYC and providing proofs that the money wo be withdrawn is aan amount from winnings and such. Actually the idea of hiding their wealth through gambling never crossed my mind but it is indeed possible. However, if it is by odds, what if other players who are not laundering and are just seeking for small but with higher tendency, to earn, are being marginalized as well? What do you think?

Odds, changing or not, will not determine the winner of the game. It is jist a 'pulse' from the gamblers such that majority thinks that the team with lower odds will win the game. Although it happens often, it would be wrong to fully rely on it such as betting all out. Anything could happen not only in the match but also with gambling. Therefore, risk management should always be consider than to be dependent with different factors such as odds.  Indeed there's a reason to why the odds is low or why do majority of bettors believe that a particular team would win; could be previous matches and stats. It is just that super teams in any field came across losses.

Banning of account won't be a problem if it will just be the consequence of cheating. It won't also be enough to stop players on such activity jist because of it. Cheating is a choice and people have their own reason to do so. What's obvious is that cheating won't always work in this industry 'coz if it does, many gamblers should be rich by now. Also, there'll be many gambling sites to close by this time. I think if there would be a way to cheat, for a single time, to each and every gambler, I think majority will embrace the opportunity. One reason is that  it is hard to win in gambling so it won't be shocking to know that many players would be eager to experience it, in any way possible. I would be guilty as well for such thing.