Write an article based on this "Understand that your friends' lack of support isn't personal. Stand up for yourself when people say insensitive things. Revise your expectations."
article: You might feel hurt or angry if your friends go MIA, but their behavior says more about them than it does about you. Your friends may not know what to say to you, or they might find it too difficult to see you suffering. Seeing a friend come down with a chronic illness is hard for many people because it reminds them that anybody can get sick. People may disappear from your life because they don't want to think about their own health and mortality. Some of your friends might feel awkward around you because they don't know how to act anymore. If they're afraid of saying something wrong, they might start avoiding you altogether. Also, some people inaccurately assume that you want space while you are coming to terms with your diagnosis. Particularly if you have been less present socially due to pain or illness. If a friend says something that hurts your feelings, don't hesitate to tell them how it affects you. Putting a stop to tactless jokes right away will make your friends less likely to say similar things in the future. If your friend cares about you, they will apologize and speak more carefully next time. Be direct. Say something like, "That's pretty hurtful to me. I'd rather you didn't joke about that." Be aware that your friend is probably not being intentionally hurtful. They may be making a poor attempt at humor because they don't know what to say. Not everyone will be capable of giving you the same degree of support, but don't let this keep you from asking. Just be understanding if they can't make something work. Don't assume they do not have time for you. If a friend can't be there for you all the time but still makes an effort to keep in touch and help you out occasionally, let them know you appreciate them. You might say, "I know we used to spend more time together, and I'm not physically able to go out as much. I really appreciate how flexible you have been to still hang out with me."

Write an article based on this "Step back and look at the situation objectively. Focus on her if she's the problem. Wait to deal with him."
article: When looking at a flirting situation, it often takes two to tango. The other girl may initiate the flirting with your boyfriend, but your boyfriend may play a part, too. Try to look closely at their interaction to see if they're both flirting or if it's really one-sided. The point of analyzing the situation is to see how to better deal with it. Once you figure out who exactly is involved with the flirtation, you can decide whether to deal with just the other girl, your boyfriend, or both. It can also help you decide when to time any conversations you have. For instance, if she's leaning in close to him, batting her eyelashes, or puffing out her chest, she's flirting with him, especially if she engages in flirty banter. If he leans in close to her and encourages the banter, then he's flirting back. If he doesn't engage in the behavior with her, he's trying to shut down the flirting. If your boyfriend's not engaging, focus on dealing with her in the moment. You can find tips on doing so in another section of this article. You don't have to get mean, but you can deal with the flirting in subtle but meaningful ways that will help get the point across. You can simply raise your eyebrows at her to let her you know what she's doing. You may also choose not to deal with it. If you're out in public, you may just want to move on. If your boyfriend is either starting or engaging in the behavior, wait to deal with him until you can talk to him in private. That way, you don't start a serious discussion in public, and you can do it when you aren't so agitated.

Write an article based on this "Learn the formula for calculating future value with compound interest. Calculate the future value of money using the formula. Calculate the future value of the same investment if the interest rate were calculated quarterly."
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The formula for this calculation is more complex. With compound interest, the accumulated interest is added back to the principal each payment period. Then interest for the current year is calculated on the principal plus the accumulated interest. Since the interest grows exponentially, you must use an exponential formula to calculate the future value. The formula for future value with compound interest is FV = P(1 + r/n)^nt. FV = the future value; P = the principal; r = the annual interest rate expressed as a decimal; n = the number of times interest is paid each year; and t = time in years. Interest can be compounded annually, semiannually, quarterly, monthly or daily. This determines the number of compounding periods in the year. Suppose you invested $5,000 in an account that paid 5 percent interest compounded annually for eight years. In this example, since the interest is compounded annually, there is one compounding period. In the equation, P = $5,000; r = .05 (5 percent expressed as a decimal); n = 1; t = 8. FV = 5000(1 + .05/1)^(1*8) = 5000(1.05)^8 = 5000 x 1.48 = 7387.28 At the end of eight years, the investment would be worth $7,387.28. The annual interest rate and the compounding periods are adjusted for the number of times interest is paid within the year period. In this example, the principal is $5,000, the interest rate is .05 (5 percent expressed as a decimal) and the time is eight years. But the number of compounding periods is four since there are four quarters in a year. FV = 5000(1 + .05/4)^(4*8) = 5000 (1.0125)^32 = 5000 x 1.49 = 7440.65 The future value of the investment would be $7,440.65.