by Gregory Johnson | Mar 22, 2020 | Activism, Career, Education, Finance, Iowa City, Learning, Technology
A Seismic Shift There are currently three powerful converging forces producing a seismic shift in today’s job market. This article provides you with some suggestions on how to position yourself for long-term career growth and financial wellbeing. The current...
by Gregory Johnson | Mar 16, 2020 | Activism, Finance, Politics
[Source: The Intercept, Naomi Klein, 16 Mar 2020] Governments around the world are busily exploiting the coronavirus crisis to push for no-strings-attached corporate bailouts and regulatory rollbacks. “I’ve spent two decades studying the transformations that...
by Gregory Johnson | Feb 14, 2020 | Finance, Health, Public Policy, Video
As 2019′s happiest country in the world, Finland is undoubtedly a great place to have children. With lengthy parental leave, hundreds of dollars worth of free baby products in the signature baby box and low-to-no childbirth costs, here’s why it’s better to have a baby...
by Gregory Johnson | Jan 10, 2020 | Activism, Finance, Video
Where does wealth come from, who creates it and what destroys it? In this deep dive into global economics, Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need to rethink our current financial systems — so capitalism can be steered...
by Gregory Johnson | Dec 29, 2019 | Activism, Advertising, Career, Consumer News, Finance, Health, Public Interest, Public Policy, Video
College sports have become a multi-billion dollar industry, but the NCAA’s regulations prohibit amateur athletes from profiting off their abilities to go pro. But a new lawsuit could completely uped the NCAA and the college athletic business model. VICE...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 18, 2019 | Activism, Finance, Public Interest, Video
About Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer. In a visionary talk, he dismantles the mantra that “greed is good” — an idea he describes as not only...
by Gregory Johnson | Aug 20, 2019 | Activism, Environment, Finance, Housing, Lifeways, Public Policy, Relationships
Below is a self-survey with a list of questions and considerations to ask before planning to have children. This survey isn’t intended to provoke a specific answer. Such surveys do exist — trying to convince people that having children is horrible or wonderful....
by Gregory Johnson | Aug 11, 2019 | Finance, Technology
For readers with limited time, I’ll offer the quick answer to your question about why the Apple Card application process isn’t working. The quick answer is that it’s broken (for some people some of the time) and there’s no word from Apple as to...
by Gregory Johnson | Jun 8, 2019 | Finance, Technology
Introduction Starting a solar powered lawn care business requires a relatively small investment that could be recovered in a fairly short time. Electric powered cordless lawn care appliances produce less noise, have zero emissions, and require less maintenance since...
by Gregory Johnson | May 31, 2019 | Finance, Technology, Video
Summary Below are videos from Genesis Mining, a global cryptocurrency mining company based in Iceland. These videos offer an insight to the currency mining industry. Genesis Mining is finding locations around the world where the electricity is inexpensive, land is...
by Gregory Johnson | Mar 13, 2019 | Consumer News, Finance, Politics, Public Interest, Public Policy, Video
When Walmart moves into rural towns, the impact on local small businesses can be devastating and often results in local stores closing down. Even more devastating is the wasteland left behind when a Walmart pulls out of a community after homogenizing the local...
by Gregory Johnson | Mar 8, 2019 | Finance, Housing, Video
Housing costs in California are rising faster than other states. Between January 2012 and January 2019, list prices for homes rose 85.4%. Here are three of the key conditions that sent prices soaring. Video and photo composite: Carlos Waters for The Wall Street...
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 9, 2018 | Advertising, Finance, Good News, Video
In 2017 Capital One announced the launch of the Capital One Café – a transformational and impactful shift for the banking industry, but also an inspiring business model that transcends business as usual. In short, the Capital One Café is a beautiful and bright...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 26, 2018 | Finance, Video
Eschewing consumer culture, Pete Adeney, also known as Mr. Money Mustache, practices an extreme frugality that allowed him to retire at age 30. Avoiding car use, DIYing and investing in stock market index funds are among the tactics he and his fellow F.I.R.E....
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 25, 2018 | Activism, Finance, Politics, Video
Video In this 24 Apr 2018 video, Jonathan Karl of ABC News interviews conservative billionaire Charles Koch. Quotes “We have this corporate welfare that benefits established companies and makes it very difficult for somebody to get started because this...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 10, 2018 | Finance, Video
A decade after the financial crisis, billionaire investor Warren Buffett explains what was behind the 2008 mayhem, what we can do to limit the damage and opportunities missed last time.
by Gregory Johnson | May 14, 2018 | Advertising, Finance, Video
Wells Fargo is working to earn back public trust. The video below is part of that initiative, and is described on their 6 May 2017 YouTube post as: To earn back your trust, Wells Fargo has renewed its commitment to you. See our re-established goals at...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 27, 2016 | Advertising, Finance
How it Works Like most companies, Discover has a referral program. Here’s how it works: Invite up to 10 people per year to signup for a Discover card. When they make a single purchase in the first 3 months, they will get $50 and you will also get $50. It’s...
