As the plethora of store displays and advertising materials make abundantly clear, it’s back-to-school shopping time. Although many are still happily in the throes of summer vacation, parents of school-age children can’t help but think about the upcoming school year....
These days, looking at economic reports and considering future uncertainties, it’s no surprise that some Americans are feeling anxiety. But worrying is a huge time suck that yields little return. A study by Penn State University quoted in the Forbes article below...
Last week, when the latest U.S. GDP numbers were announced, talk about the dreaded R-word — recession — got a little louder. Regardless of the “are we or aren’t we” discussion, you may be feeling the pressure of economic forces. With uncertainty being high, there has...
Have you ever heard of the marshmallow test? Fifty years ago, Walter Mischel and colleagues used it to measure how well young children could resist temptation by placing a marshmallow on a table and giving them two options: 1. Eat one marshmallow right away 2. Wait 15...
Inflation, this summer’s biggest party crasher, is putting a damper on backyard barbecues everywhere with higher food and energy costs while busting many vacation budgets with unpredictable flights, hotels, and gas prices. Most concerning is that it’s threatening to...
