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Palestinian Taxi Driver Uses Bitcoin To Save Civilians In Gaza

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Countless lives were changed on October 7th, 2023, and Yusef Mahmoud’s was no different. Even before the war, the Palestinian taxi driver couldn’t stand being a passive observer of unemployment and hunger, both prevalent in Gaza’s everyday life. In 2022 and early 2023, more than two million Gazans lacked access to clean water and an appropriate sewage system, while two-thirds of the population lived in poverty. Against this backdrop, Yusef turned online for help. It was Ramadan of 2023 and he wondered if other Muslims across the globe would contribute…

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Bitcoin Can Save California’s Largest Pension Fund From Its Existential Problems

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This is an opinion editorial by Dom Bei, the former Santa Monica Firefighters Union president. Author’s note: Pension issues have been in and out of the media for decades. My own background and perspective on these issues come from over a decade of experience as an executive board member for my local firefighter’s union. Additionally, I sat on my municipality’s pension advisory board, where I learned the fundamentals of pension funds. This is a complex issue, but one worthy of our time and attention due to its significance in the…

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How to avoid impulse buying and save money instead

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Impulsive purchases can hurt a person’s finances by causing unneeded expenses and depleting reserves. However, by using budgeting applications, people can successfully avoid making impulse purchases and save money instead. This article will look at how budgeting applications can help users control impulsive spending and reach their financial objectives. Understanding impulse buying Unplanned purchases made without taking the long-term effects into account are referred to as impulse purchases. It frequently happens as a result of emotional triggers, enticing marketing strategies or a lack of self-control, as explained below: Emotional triggers:…

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