by Aseem Gupta | May 16, 2025 | History
June 14th, 2000, Tampa, Florida. Retired US Army intelligence Colonel George Trofimoff pulled into an airport hotel parking lot with a mixture of desperation and hope. Facing financial ruin, driven by reckless spending and a fragile pride, he was about to take a leap...
by Aseem Gupta | May 14, 2025 | Money and Business
Does it sometimes feel like no matter how hard you work, save, or sacrifice, others are zooming ahead financially? Like they hold some secret map that you don’t? The truth is, they do—sort of. Building wealth is not random chaos. There’s a deliberate sequence, a...
by Aseem Gupta | May 13, 2025 | Culture and Society
In a society that often measures success by wealth and status, it’s easy to get caught up in the habits that define different income brackets. While the rich are often admired for their financial success, the habits they cultivate daily play a huge role in setting...
by Aseem Gupta | May 12, 2025 | Economics, Markets & Money
The US dollar isn’t just a currency. It’s a formidable weapon. Today, it dominates global finance: 54% of international trade invoices are denominated in dollars, and a staggering 90% of global foreign exchange transactions involve it. And yes, it even...
by Aseem Gupta | May 11, 2025 | Culture and Society
The art of reading—once a cornerstone of learning, imagination, and personal growth—is under siege. In today’s hyperconnected world, many find it harder than ever to lose themselves in the pages of a book. Whether it’s the endless barrage of digital distractions, the...
