Life has been rough lately. You were watching the news and s…

Life has been rough lately. You were watching the news and saw that there are rulers fighting over power, the streets seem lawless, and respect seems non-existent. Your son even backed-talked you when you told him to clean his room (it’s all you could do not to throw hands)… what’s this world coming to? You were telling your buddy at work about it and he said he just listened to this new podcast from a dude he’d never heard of before. This guy had a new philosophy on how things should operate. He didn’t yell or promise riches, he just spoke calmly: “If rulers lead with virtue, the people will follow. If children honor their parents, and friends act with loyalty, harmony will spread.” Then it hit me… maybe order doesn’t come from fear or punishment like we’ve been doing… but from virtue and respect starting in the home. If families are strong, society becomes strong. Honestly, it feels different from anything you’ve heard before and you can’t stop wondering… maybe this is the path back to balance. Who is this philosopher teaching that respect, virtue, and filial piety can restore harmony to society?

Marcus is planning to propose to his girlfriend Melody next…

Marcus is planning to propose to his girlfriend Melody next week. Since he is a poor college student, Marcus decides that he needs to get a loan so that he can get Melody the ring of her dreams. The engagement ring he chooses costs $3,500 and is financed with a 3 year, 4% (compounded monthly) interest rate. If Marcus takes all 3 years to pay the ring off, how much will he have really ended up spending on Melody’s ring? 

In June, Jake and Jill sign up for a American Express credit…

In June, Jake and Jill sign up for a American Express credit card which has the following terms: Interest rate = 19% (compounded daily) Statement Cycle = June 15th – July 14th Grace Period = 22 days (bill due on 5th of the following month) Minimum payment = Greater of $25 or 2% statement balance Late fee = $35 On July 3, Jake and Jill make their only purchase with the card (new furniture for $1,200). They are struggling to understand how credit cards work. Help them answer the following three questions.   If Jake and Jill forget to make a payment by their due date (Aug. 5), what will be their credit card balance on August 6?