How NFTs Will Shape the ā€˜Metaverse’, and Why It Matters

NFT and Metaverse

Back in the 1970s, people knew the so-called ā€˜Internet’ was coming, but they didn’t really have a firm grasp of what it would look like or what it could actually do, for that matter. They just knew it had the potential to be big.  In a way, we’re reliving that same scenario again with the […]

5 Black Podcasts Dealing with Mental Health You Need to Know

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Whether as an outcome of the pandemic or a more general evolution of our culture, conversations about mental health are no longer taboo. Inspired by professional athletes and high profile entertainment figures, Americans are increasingly willing to talk openly about mental health challenges. That’s the good news. The bad news is that, according to the […]

6 Powerful Habits to Build in the New Year

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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”-Philosopher Will Durant. The trick to living the life you want to live is building habits that will result in your desired actions. Here at Paychecks and Balances, we often talk about things in terms of financial capital. A habit is […]