“U.S. Cost of Violence Surpasses 15% of GDP”
On the eve of the International Day of Peace (Sept. 21), the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has released a report detailing how much of the U.S. economy is…
What Do Americans Want: Debt or Degree?
Americans continue to find less value in a college degree. However, they appear to think it’s acceptable to take on more debt to earn one. According to a new COUNTRY…
Teens Unclear About Personal Finances: Survey
The teenage years are filled with firsts. From their first summer jobs to first cars, teens know how to spend money but do they know the first thing about saving…
Research Links Customer Satisfaction to Stock Returns
According to research from the University of Michigan, customer satisfaction is directly linked to stock market performance. Companies with high scores on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and the…
More Bosses Taking Vacation than Employees
In a survey, 19 percent of full-time workers say they can’t afford to take a vacation, down from 24 percent in 2011. The recession caused many American workers to rule…