Not even a week has passed since you stored away your Christmas decorations, and signs of the next big holiday are already on the rise. Pink and red heart-shaped boxes and a plethora of lovestruck stuffed animals line the shelves in every store. It’s official: Valentine’s Day is approaching. Thanks to several well-planned marketing strategies,…
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Thinking about earning a master’s degree in finance? You’ve likely come across two popular options: an MS in finance and an MBA with a finance concentration. While both can prepare you for a successful career, each offers a unique path to your goals. In this article, we’ll break down the differences between these two graduate…
What the Transition to Electric Vehicles Means for the U.S. Power Grid They’ve been championed as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cars. But as more rechargeable electric vehicles (EVs) hit the road, how will the U.S. power grid—already strained due to record high temperatures and other factors—be able to meet the demand? Here, we’ll discuss…
Shopping holidays are a time-honored American tradition. Now, however, shoppers can decide whether to line up outside a brick-and-mortar store on Black Friday or fill a virtual shopping cart on Cyber Monday—or do both. We’re here to explore the history behind seven of the biggest shopping days. Looking back, we may glean what makes shoppers…
When people picture a day in the life of an accountant, they often envision a professional diligently tapping away on the keys of a calculator while tracking the funds coming in and out of their client’s accounts. All the better to ensure the numbers add up correctly, of course. But thousands of years ago, when…
At some pivotal moment in our professional journey, many of us harbor a remarkable idea or long to embark on a path of independence and self-expression. Yet, most of us wonder: “How can I transform this dream into reality?” In fact, upwards of 27 million Americans dream of pursuing self-employment, but many are unsure of…
When it comes to recent shifts in global temperatures, changes in precipitation totals, and the imminent loss of species on land and sea, climate change is the large, disruptive elephant in the room. Caused in large part by the excessive levels of fossil fuels used to power cars and generate electricity, climate change has led…
Just as the internet revolutionized our lives starting in the 1990s, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we interact with others, run businesses, and conduct many other aspects of our lives in the 2020s. While AI is by no means a new concept (depending on which source you consult, it was conceived sometime during…
A small candle business with a limited budget once relied solely on word of mouth to attract customers. But with a few well-placed social posts, some glowing customer reviews, and a simple video tutorial, their reach started to grow—and so did their sales. Stories like this aren’t rare. Small businesses everywhere are learning that with…
The MBA is the most popular graduate management degree in the world—and for good reason. According to a 2022 report by the Graduate Management Admission Council, 86% of graduates holding a Master of Business Administration were employed by the time of graduation. Many students pursue this degree to switch industries, catapult their careers, or open…
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