Many people don’t learn about finances until they get out on their own, at which time it is often a matter of learning on the fly. Basic concepts like saving and investing might not be something that kids deal with much while they are still of school age. The basic educational tenet that has been […] … learn more→
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Why financial education should be emphasized early
Stock market basics all students should know
The world of investing is something that many people look upon as being extremely complex and involved. As a result, they think that serious investment is a domain best left for experienced professionals or those who have been playing various markets for many, many years. In addition, they might also believe that only the […] … learn more→
Everything you need to know about cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a relatively new financial and investing instrument. Its popularity started with the meteoric rise of Bitcoin, but important details about cryptocurrency are still a mystery to many individuals. Despite this, more people grow curious about digital coins as the technology literacy of society expands. A Powerful New Financial Instrument Emerges As cryptocurrency headlines […] … learn more→
4 industries social media disrupted in 2017
Everywhere you look, someone is posting on a social media account – whether they are snapping pics of their decadent dessert from some posh restaurant, scrambling to create that perfect 280 character post or posting some life update on their wall. And it’s not just millennials who are on the social media train! Grandparents use […] … learn more→
How traditional jobs will change as AI (Artificial Intelligence) takes over
There’s been much discussion over the sweeping digitization happening across the globe in all sectors of the economy. From healthcare to HR, employees are seeing their roles redefined and shuffled to accommodate new technology and practices. There’s been an overwhelming response – both negative and positive – to the aggressive onboarding of technology into workplaces, […] … learn more→
Blood oil: more than half of the oil traded across the world has been stolen
Donald Trump tweeted something true recently. Responding to the protests in Iran, the US president stated that “The people are finally getting wise as to how their money and wealth is being stolen and squandered.” Trump’s point is correct: what vice-president Mike Pence called Iran’s “unelected dictators” really have been stealing the oil that belongs to the […] … learn more→
Learning without earning: DOL opens the door for more unpaid internships
In early 2015, I was finishing up my graduate coursework and looking for an education policy job in Washington, DC where my fiancé was already working. I knew that the fastest way to land a job in my field – and the best way to avoid spending my first years in DC working dead-end or […] … learn more→
In anticipation of Trump’s “Fake Media” awards
The following news release has been issued by the Committee to Protect Journalists: As U.S. President Donald Trump announces his “Fake Media” awards, the Committee to Protect Journalists names its global Press Oppressors—world leaders who use rhetoric, legal action, and censorship to try to silence their critics. The list features leaders from China, Egypt, Myanmar, […] … learn more→
Engaging employees with limited english proficiency
Imagine it’s your first day on the job. Easy enough—we’ve all been there. Remember how nervous you were when you started at your last job? Now, imagine everyone around you is speaking a language you’re still not very comfortable using. You might catch a word here or there, but you’re missing the majority of the […] … learn more→
How SEO changed the game for the offline publishers?
Offline publishing will never be the same as it was before. It changed a lot these past few decades. This quick shift, from bulky books to online media, comes as well with a marketing evolution, from the conventional medium such as broadcast and print to the World Wide Web. And with the help of Shmul […] … learn more→