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1661  Economy / Economics / Re: Reason why you will never become rich on: August 04, 2023, 04:57:08 AM
There are number of reasons why some people never get rich or achieve significant wealth. These factors include, socioeconomic back ground, lack of education and skills, no investment knowledge, but the main factor that determines the success or failure in our lives is mindset and beliefs. It is crucial to cultivate positive attitude towards the challenges we face in our daily life. By doing so we can transform hardship into opportunities and reap the benefits they offer including building wealth and prosperity.

I like how you are able to point out what OP failed to include in their post. It is the reality, it is within ourselves. We need to grow and learn, which means going through obstacles in life and learning from it despite the outside factors that are affecting our financial status. Yes, there are various aspects that are influencing  the rise and fall of our financial journey but if you do not do anything about it and not find a way around it then that is when you know you'll never get rich.
1662  Economy / Economics / Re: Methods to cut food costs on: August 04, 2023, 04:33:15 AM
If you are in the big city joining membership to get a coupon and discount is the best way to reduce spending on food, but if you are life in a countryside, there is an option to cut the distribution, went straight to the farmers market instead of supermarket, the price should be less. It can got even cheaper if you buy in bulk.

Membership is good because when it is a holiday, you'll get a discount, but you still need to pay for a membership. I still prefer the coupons that the supermarket gives to customers. Also in the city, there are still farmers markets, where food is way cheaper and fresher than in supermarkets. Mostly on the country side, there are really farmers markets, or you'll plan your own food, which you can get, and you'll know that it's safe because there's no pesticide you'll put into it.

Farmers markets are great way to get fresh foods for a cheap price which a lot of people takes for granted. I also noticed how people find it embarrassing to use coupons to get discounts and promos for their stuff which is ridiculous to me cause they exist for a reason and can really help in cutting food costs.
1663  Economy / Economics / Re: Entrepreneurship and women on: August 04, 2023, 02:24:15 AM
More women in entrepreneur can really help to grow the economy. In some businesses, women are even more likely to do well than men. For example, a female barber in my street do make more sale than even the male. If ones country does not go against this..., I don't see any reason why more women shouldn't engage in businesses.

Women also have their role played in making business and they also contribute massively to enterprises, there's no complete business or enterprise without women directly or indirectly involved in it, they may not fit in many aspects but there are areas their role is needed to make a good impact for the experience needed, it is believed that there are particular areas in business where women's roles are particularly needed, such could be in advertisement, customer service or other businesses and enterprise where women are needed most, such could as well include a restaurant, fashion and other economical sectors their roles are very important.

When it comes to power and strength, mostly men will be dominant, but there are still women doing it, but only a few. But mostly, we noticed most of the business CEOs are women, meaning they are good at managing businesses and also small businesses in our local area, and I noticed most of them are women to help with family expenses. Roles are really important, like managing people, and you also need the right customer service as they are more persuasive and sweet at the same time.

Women are also very detail oriented. They ensure that everything is planned and outline really well to ensure that everything is organized for their business. I think these characteristics of a businesswoman makes them successful in the field. They are also very easy to communicate with specially if it is with clients and customers.
1664  Economy / Economics / Re: The American Dream. What is Your Country's Version of it? on: August 04, 2023, 01:59:45 AM
what is its version of the American dream and does it still exist? Is it still achieveable or attainable?
In my country, which reflects on America, is far away from expectations because of differences in culture and systems. Our government is trying to be like the American system, but the habits of people and the economy become a barrier to moving forward. Our officials are very fond of corruption and Our official is really don't care about the progress of their nation, so progress in our country is be like walk on the spot, even tend to go backward. We are as citizens confused on how to go forward, many left to another country for just try change their fate.

I think a lot of people from different countries goes to America just to achieve that American Dream because they know it will be near impossible to have that in their own country. Mostly because of the lack of opportunities and the state of their country's economy. Hence, the number of people moving to America is a lot.
1665  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Casino Slot Streamers on: August 03, 2023, 11:59:10 PM
I think they can also be entertaining in their own way as you play slots yourself.

Yes, they are worth watching only when you have no balance left in your account and wish these influencers to make a raffle of balance vouchers or free spins for viewers, lol. But they still have the power of influence, it is evident that most streamers have an abundant number of referrals than normal gamblers. Watching them excessively of course will bring bad effects.
It feels uncomfortable watching streamers if we don't have a balance in our account because we can't immediately follow and have fun with the streamer hahaha Grin

But it's better for us just to watch the streamer and not watch it for too long, so we don't have the desire to follow him in gambling. After all, watching streaming gambling shows will definitely affect our psychology. And sooner or later, we will deposit some money to play gambling immediately. But that only happens to gamblers who don't have good self-control.

To me it does not make much sense to follow and watch some gambling streamer to do their thing for hours and hours. It would be better just to which the stream to someone actually doing something more entertainment, like playing a videogame or cooking some stuff, anything but gambling.

It is like playing slots, addictive, but if in the screen happens to show that a jacktop was hit, the only thing one can do celebrate others people money. Nothing for you or me who are just observers.

To each his own, I guess. Sometimes, I find watching streams very helpful if I'm trying to learn something on a game, or want to watch some tidbits that could potentially make me win more money in gambling, in a game, or generally something that I'm really interested and keen in learning. But yeah, I agree that watching streams can sometimes be counterproductive, especially if you could have been doing X but instead you opted to watch a gambling stream and gained nothing.
1666  Economy / Gambling / Re: Free Condolence Bonuses to Betnomi victims on: August 03, 2023, 11:42:07 PM
         -     It's just funny that a team from another casino here in crypto gambling took a step just to somehow give relief to the gamblers who became victims of Betnomi. I rarely see an offer like this that does not require a deposit, instead they can immediately play with a bonus right away.

Isn't it like Trustdice is making a sacrificial offer for the victims of betnomi? Maybe later you will be exploited by the Trustdice team because of what you said. And as for betnomi it's just sad because after several years of staying here in the crypto space it ended up in this situation and many were affected.

Or maybe they are trying to get these members to have a feel on the site and hopefully convert them to full-time players? It's one way of advertisement, and the Betnomi players not only get a text, video, or infographic, but they get to experience TrustDice directly which helps in them making the decision if they're going to play in the casino or not, completely free and no strings attached.

TrustDice doesn't have to do any of these actually, but they see an opportunity to help and to benefit and I can't hate on that.

Exactly my point. People will just hate shit for the sake of hating it nowadays. Marketing ploy or not this gives Betnomi victims something to start with and they even have the choice of not opting for it if they feel like they are being taken advantage of in this situation.

I know there are tons of casinos out there that could possibly do another Betnomi, but none of them would surely spend that much in publicity similar to what TrustDice is doing. Also, the site has been active for years, and they surely would have regulars that keep the flow of profits steady so why would they do an exit scam anyway? The road to hell might mostly be paved with good intentions, but there are good intentions that are purely to help people and not to harm them.
1667  Economy / Gambling / Re: Free Condolence Bonuses to Betnomi victims on: August 03, 2023, 10:57:57 PM
         -     It's just funny that a team from another casino here in crypto gambling took a step just to somehow give relief to the gamblers who became victims of Betnomi. I rarely see an offer like this that does not require a deposit, instead they can immediately play with a bonus right away.

Isn't it like Trustdice is making a sacrificial offer for the victims of betnomi? Maybe later you will be exploited by the Trustdice team because of what you said. And as for betnomi it's just sad because after several years of staying here in the crypto space it ended up in this situation and many were affected.

Or maybe they are trying to get these members to have a feel on the site and hopefully convert them to full-time players? It's one way of advertisement, and the Betnomi players not only get a text, video, or infographic, but they get to experience TrustDice directly which helps in them making the decision if they're going to play in the casino or not, completely free and no strings attached.

TrustDice doesn't have to do any of these actually, but they see an opportunity to help and to benefit and I can't hate on that.
1668  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing] Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo - September 30th in Las Vegas on: August 03, 2023, 09:42:01 PM
Ok we might as well get back to the Charlo again, as last weekend we have seen them in the crowd against Crawford. But they have seen how Crawford beat their boy Spence so for sure they wanted to get back in the ring ASAP.

And Jermell said that they have the recipe to beat Canelo, hehehe.

But we will see, he will be jumping 2 weight class to chase a bigger paycheck against the cash cow Canelo.

Hmm.. 2 weight class division jump, isn't this too much? Oh well we never know Manny did jump 2 weight class and dominates the division but I do not think this will also be the case here.  Canelo is very convenient fighting in his weight Division and can even go higher in weight division so I think Jermell Charlo is asking for a beating here.  I am also expecting a boring fight here but who knows, maybe Canelo will overpower and KO Jermell here because of his natural weight advantage.

It's not common for fighters to go up two weight divisions at once, not unless you're Manny Pacquiao and you know damn well how to carry yourself and train for the said bump in classes. With that said, I don't think Charlo will have an easy time in this division. Hopefully he'd be humbled by Canelo in their fight and realize that he's not ready to take on the super middleweight class just yet. This is a Canelo-sided victory, that's for damn sure.
1669  Local / Pilipinas / Re: Wag ibandera ang email address kung saan saan on: August 03, 2023, 12:38:23 PM
Isa to sa pinaka iiwasan ko eversince natuto akong gumamit ng Internet , dahil noong panahong nag start palang ang Yahoo Mail eh sandamakmak na ang nagiging biktima ng hacking at abusing from Emails kaya since then natuto ako gumawwa ng multiple emails depende kung san ko gagamitin .
meaning yong Main email ko eh ginagamit ko lang sa super legit na pag gagamitan.

and actually hindi lang email ang iniingatan ko maibandera , kahit mismong Cellphone number na ginagamit ko eh iba sa personal number ko , though now since may SIMcard registration na eh medyo hindi na din ganon ka safe gumamit ng numbers.

basta makinig lang na wag gagamit ng Single Email para sa kasiguruhan , dahil mahirap magsisi sa bandang huli sa bagay na pwede naman natin ma prevent sana na mangyari.

Matagal na rin talagang maraming gumagamit ng email para mang scam kaya naman nagkaroon ng security authentication pag naglologin ka sa email mo. Kaya suggested din ang mag lagay ng backup email sa mga primary emails naten. At para sa mga websites naman na hindi ganun ka well trusted maganda na rin na dump email ang damitin na kung saan walang valuable information na nakalagy doon at hindi rin naka connect sa mga importanteng social media at bank accounts.
1670  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Just Another Good Source Of Motivation For You ... on: August 03, 2023, 11:37:26 AM
Well, that's one way to think about it. If you can spend stupendous amounts of money on experience and stuff that wouldn't last you, why not spend over something that will last you for a lifetime, maybe even something you can pass on to your subjects right? It's a pretty skewed concept but it drives the importance of investing and preparing for your future even more which is massive especially nowadays when people are finding it even hard to invest money thanks to inflation, but are not going to think twice about buying the latest iPhone, or going on that trip to Bali on a haphazard budget.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you should conduct frugality and become a miser just so you can earn more money, but there has to be a balance and a lack of bias between spending for experiences and nice stuff, and investing for yourself so you can buy more of those nice stuff right?

For sure one main reason for that is people doesn't have financial knowledge or mentor. That once they have some amount of money they would just spend it to a temporary things or unnecessary. Why do you think people despite the fact that they could get rich with the amount of money they received from their salaries? Of course they don't have an idea about investing as they just providing all their satisfaction by just buying things which that feeling wouldn't even last. Investing is really a good as it could secure your future in a long run, also remember that inflation also increases in a long period of time.

You do actually have a point as those temporary experiences, you could still experience them and more financially stable in the future. I think maybe the difference is the age that people would just go YOLO since they don't have much time left.

People always feel like they are running out of time hence they spend whatever amount of money they have buying the things they want and for the "experience" while they are still young. However, what they forget is that if you work hard now and invest, you will be able to enjoy those things in the future without having to think if you will still have the means to survive the next days.
1671  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: When it's all set and done, do not forget those in need. on: August 03, 2023, 11:00:54 AM
People in need will always be there every day, they are not there waiting for the moment bitcoin reaches its peak, when you achieve success with investment, or when the country is free from debt. Actually the decision to help the people around you should arise every chance you are "lucky" even the slightest, and it doesn't always have to be about money.

And that's it. It's the goal of life. To add value to other people. However, you cannot just help other people right away, you also have to help yourself first. You see, you have the get success first and work for it before you share the fruit with others. Help only those people who are true to you. Those who believe on you before you have success.

The more you give the more you receive, isn't it? But you have to have it first.

I wholeheartedly agree with you. You cannot help if you yourself need it. You first need to provide for yourself and save before you lend a hand to those in need. It will be hard to give what you have if it is only enough for you because what if you're the one who ended up with nothing in the end? Also, yes, help only those who deserve it. You cannot be a superhero who helps everyone, money is not unlimited.
1672  Economy / Economics / Re: Reason why you will never become rich on: August 03, 2023, 10:16:17 AM
The clear reason why we will never become rich because we are not willing to do it in the first place. We are not ready to take some risk that will eventually bring a lot of positive changes in our lives. Some may dream to becoming rich, but their efforts are not enough but only limited. However, in my own point of view, becoming rich may take a lot of process before it will sink in to me, but at least becoming financially secured at some point is what I am working at the moment so I can still live a comfortable life.
The only key really is taking risks; that is the only key to getting rich, but lots of people, even myself, are staying in their comfort zones, meaning we are scared to take risks or we have just other reasons, like we don't take risks because of failure, meaning if we fail, we don't have a backup solution and we would starve, including our family. If we have a backup plan, we will take those risks and try our luck to see if they are worthwhile.

You have a point here. Most billionaires are willing to take risks in order to open new doors for their businesses and connections. However, unfortunately, some of us cannot afford to take that much of a risk as it may put us in uncertain situations that can cause problems to our finance and family. It will be hard for us to stand back up or if worse comes to worst we take loans and end up with more problems to deal with.
1673  Economy / Economics / Re: what do we thinking about investment target? on: August 03, 2023, 09:30:30 AM
The post is unnecessary long as it only gives example but I get your point. Of course it is a given that there are different risks that comes with the outcome you are hoping for. However, it's not only the risks that should be known, there is the timetable and just how willing the investor is in risking their money for possible zero balance (which can happen in any of these types of investment).

Also, I didnt see bitcoin in your example.
1674  Economy / Economics / Re: How is financial stability defined for you? on: August 03, 2023, 04:18:12 AM
Financial stability is basically tailored to one's understanding and perception about finance and what their satisfaction about it means. so, to some people, stability in finance means to afford their daily needs while to others, it means the ability to afford their life's wants and to some it simply means ability to reach out to a larger multitude with financial challenges and others it means their ability to live a luxurious lifestyle.
I could never had said it more simpler, your definition of financial stability is very simple as what you said is actually the whole concept of it because some humans need to feel financial satisfied once they can carter for children while others feel having that finance that can lead you to provide an extensive hand is simply the satisfaction they want, well as for me I define it to be a state where your needs and wants is easily accessible and to some extent without fear of losing it all

This is what I was talking about. It will always depend on our own understanding and situations. While others see financial stability as being independent from their parents' financial help, other may view it as being able to buy everything they set their eyes on without worrying if they'll have the money to survive the next day. We all have different backgrounds and community that influences the way we see and understand things such as financial independence.
1675  Economy / Economics / Re: Am I a bad person if I manage to avoid taxes? (Hypothetical question) on: August 03, 2023, 03:31:22 AM
in my opinion, taxes are the worst way to support country economy, especially for country which has a lot of natural resources. my country has a lot of natural resources but still ask the people to pay taxes, government officials cannot manage the natural resources for development of country economy. a minister in my country said that if there is no corruption in my country then each citizen will get approximately $1300 every month without working. I think if your country really need it and the taxes improve public facilities then it is okay to pay tax, but if not then you better avoid taxes. actually big company always avoid to pay taxes too by manipulate the company accounting data.

Unfortunately, taxes are still important. You need to pay labor and materials to get these natural resources you mentioned and one of the most prominent ways to get these needed funds are from taxes. In the scenario that you have stated, I think it is more of an issue of the government rather than taxes. It is not taxes but the act of what happens once taxes are collected.

I agree, however, that big companies do avoid taxes but is that enough reason for everyone to do the same?
1676  Economy / Economics / Re: What's the effect of having plenty children to the national economy of a country on: August 03, 2023, 02:41:21 AM
I don't give a shit what anyone says, this world is overpopulated and is only going to get worse and worse as time goes on.  Just look at home much land we destroy each and every single day, to make way for the needs of human beings.  We are destroying are oceans on top of that.  During Covid during the harshest of times, we saw a lot of magnificent things in nature due to the fact of humans not being out and about and interrupting nature as we generally do.

IMO there should be limits to how many children people have.  But this will never happen on a global scale until it's too late. People mostly aren't willing to make "sacrifices" that won't benefit them directly.
Agreed, with the increasing population the better living conditions were destroyed with the increasing demand. In particular the environmental changes were massive. In some countries there is restriction and the governments have provided with scholarship and other benefits based on the number of children. Such measures will surely lower the population rise.

Rather than sacrifice even now there are people who never get used to the advancement and birth control procedures. They just put everything on god and say God have given it and we shouldn't stop it. It looks funny, but this happening in some part of the world.
I agree that population growth is an alarming thing for the health of our planet and that the prospect of a world desolated like in the sci-fi movies is possible in the future. But we won't be able to stop because everyone has needs, including you and me, when we reach adulthood, everyone wants to get married and have children. So while we're still doing it, we can't stop or oppose anyone from doing it. We should not blame anyone because we are also contributing to making the world worse. Looks like you don't believe in god?


I agree that it is essentially a natural thing. We need to reproduce in order to survive, I mean it is human nature. However, there should be a limit, specially for different lifestyle and community we live in. Family planning is vital today as we are not only the ones to suffer if we cannot provide for our family but also the children we are bringing to this world.
1677  Economy / Economics / Re: The American Dream. What is Your Country's Version of it? on: August 03, 2023, 01:17:56 AM
I think in the current economic climate, the American Dream is more about personal fulfilment and less about material wealth.
The American Dream is a set of values & aspirations that motivate and inspire many people in America. The idea of the American Dream still exists but I think it has changed over time. The idea of a better life and a brighter future is still attainable but it is now more focused on achieving personal success through education, hard work, & entrepreneurship rather than on the pursuit of material wealth.

I agree, however this can only be true for some. I know that there are still those who view the American Dream as having such lavished home, number of cars, luxury items and such. Perhaps this is due to the different perspective and idea we have about US.
1678  Economy / Economics / Re: Should I Use Emergency funds or Sell my Assets ? on: August 03, 2023, 12:54:34 AM
As human beings, of course, it makes us potentially have sudden or emergency needs, using an emergency fund is the last step we can do, as long as there are assets that can be sold, this is better so that we are always safe and not worried about any situation.

You have spoken wisely human nature is predisposed to encounter difficulties regardless of status, and there is no way issues of life can be avoided. As for the topic, since emergency funds are set aside for emergencies, I believe they should be used to address whatever the issue is rather than selling assets. And the reason I mentioned it's best to maintain your assets is that they can help you in the future, whereas selling them is like cutting off your lifeline; making such a decision requires caution. Since its a free world anybody can  actually decide what is best for them.
If you are in such condition on having leaving you no choice then there's no other way but to sell out those assets but its true that as much as possible then it would really be that wise that you should really be that

trying out to sell first those things which arent generating some income on which as long it does able to give out some money or value then it would surely do rather than on directly selling out assets which is income generating on which there's no one on their right minds would really be having that consideration unless if there's no other options left for you to do so.We do know that not all people possess out properties or assets on which they could really be able to take advantage on.This is why its always been that relevant that you should really be always having the allocation when it comes to saving up for such condition because not all the time we would really be living on not to be able to face up some challenges in life on which it would really be just that right that you should be making  yourself that get prepared.

Selling assets should be your last resort or option but as much as possible if you do still have other things which you could sell off then better prioritize that rather than on directly selling out
those things that income generating.Its never been worth for such action to be made on.

Honestly, I fully agree with you on this one. We are already self aware that it is very likely for sudden and unexpected situations to happen that will require funds. Hence, we should make sure that we have savings just for that.

As for assets, I think this is why it is important that we know the market of the things we buy so in the future if we are push to sell them then we'll know what what to sell first and not just sell everything out of panic.
1679  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: It's safe to say - gambling is a guy thing. on: August 02, 2023, 11:59:55 PM
Gambling used to be a predominantly guy thing, though at recent times, I'm seeing more and more girls also engaging into gambling activities.
I believe gambling will always be dominated by men (whether in the past, now, or in the future).
Gambling is surely made not only for men, but it is basically more suitable for men than women. That's why we call it as a 'men stuff'. Even there are more women to join gambling, they are unlikely to dominate it. Most women prefer to avoid too risky stuff, only men who like the risky stuff. And only a few women think gambling is a fun stuff, most of them probably feel not happy since they hate to lose money.  Grin

Women aren't always known to be risk-takers, and might not have that much risk appetite, but that doesn't mean that they won't be able to gamble just like what men do. Some activities that used to be men-only, women are already doing, and that involves gambling. It might be 'suitable' for men due to their risk appetite, but calling it a 'guy thing' is like stereotyping. I might be reaching with my statements in here but in this day and age wherein we are given too much freedom, activities wherein men dominates, the women can also excel at.
1680  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Possible measures to stop online gambling addiction. on: August 02, 2023, 11:50:04 PM
Most people who are addicted would surely look for outside solutions before addressing the problem directly: themselves. You are not solving a problem if you’re always looking for help, knowing that the problem also lies within you. Developing self-control and sticking to a budget is something that is more effective compared to other solutions offered by the platform itself or other third-parties. Once that’s sorted, everything is smooth sailing out there.
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