“Mathematics may be defined as the subject in which we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true.” - Bertrand Russell

Math is complicated. There’s no denying that when even the professionals find themselves stumped. So, what are we supposed to do? We can’t ignore the problem, especially when mastering this skill is part of the road toward financial knowledge. Fortunately, there are ways of making things easier. Yes, math is complicated, but it really doesn’t have to be hard.

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“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.” – Will Durant

One of the consequences of the current economic situation is its effect on education. Developing the right skills has become crucial. And yet how we go about developing those skills is quite complex. There’s been a definite trend towards studying abroad and even online. What do you think? Is cross-border education the way of the future? Or are we all going to start learning from home?

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“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” – William Shakespeare

Once upon a time, being smart used to be seen as so not cool. But nowadays, being smart is an asset. We live in an information age and knowing how to navigate through all that will definitely put you ahead of your peers. It’s also good to know that despite all the advances in technology, the human mind is still highly prized. So consider how you spend your time and who you spend it with. It’s like Frederick Douglass said: “People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.”

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