The Concept of Social Currency in the Digital Age
Social currency, at its core, refers to: the intangible value that individuals or groups derive from their relationships, reputation, and interactions within a community. It is the…
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The Net-Giving Fueled Favor Chain: A Supercharged Whirlwind of Giving
In our fast-paced, individualistic world, the idea of interconnected generosity often feels like a nostalgic ideal rather than an achievable reality. Yet, every so often, a new…
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Cooperative Economics and Community Empowerment: Time Co-ops and Time Banks
In today’s world where traditional markets frequently fail to meet the essential needs of communities, cooperative economics provides a powerful alternative. Rooted in the idea that communities…
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Using Free-Form Time Banking as a Strategy for Developing Volunteer Resources within a Community Service Organization
Time banking is a way for communities to capture value without monetary cost through the recognition of individuals’ skills and time by the use of an indirect…
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If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Well: Is Less Actually More?
There’s an old saying that insists, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” This sentiment comes to us today from a time when quality was actually…
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You Can’t Help Those Who Won’t Help Themselves
In our communities we see that ever-increasing needs is becoming the norm – many of them urgent – and community service and outreach programs strive to selflessly…
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Why Interconnectedness Should be More than Just an Internet Thing
We are all very familiar with the fact that the world has become, in one very big way, smaller. With the bursting onto the scene of the…
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Exploring the Many Facets of Wealth Beyond Money
When we hear the word “wealth,” our minds often jump to thoughts of money, investments, and material possessions. This form of wealth is universally recognized and celebrated…
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Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game; Insights into the Hustle Economy and the End of the Middle Class
The “hustle economy” refers to a labor market characterized by people working multiple jobs, gigs, or side hustles, often independently or on a freelance basis, to earn…
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The 7 Practical Steps to Achieving Financial Freedom
We Will Be Looking At These 7 Steps To Take In Your Journey Towards Financial Freedom Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck and constantly worrying…