It is sometimes the case that students, who attend a four-year university, choose a major they are not exactly excited about. Maybe they have no idea what career path interests them. Or, maybe they feel like it's the easiest route to graduation. I chose to major in communication, with an emphasis in advertising. Not because... Continue Reading →
The Modern-Day Sharing Economy
By Nia Saunders The efforts of society have always strived to accomplish things with the most efficient use of labor, time, money and resources. With the recent rise of the sharing economy, there is no doubt that this concept is still forefront in our minds. This system of sharing resources and possessions on an individual-to-individual... Continue Reading →
They’re Here to Help: Why We May Not Need to Worry About Artificial Intelligence in the Workforce
By Nia Saunders As artificial intelligence seems to be creeping its way into almost every type of business or field of work, a sense of anxiety is rising among employees worldwide. The jobs that could be affected sooner than later include manufacturing, fast-food service and transportation. This doesn’t mean that jobs such as surgeons, which... Continue Reading →
Investing in Your Future: Millennials and Homeownership
By Nia Saunders It’s no secret that the millennials are a generation of careful spenders. Their unique upbringing and several cultural events are responsible for their spending habits, to read more about this refer to our other article How Millennials Could Affect the Economy. The concept of investing can often be confusing and sound too... Continue Reading →
Financial Literacy Among Millennials
By Nia Saunders Financial literacy is the ability to manage and understand one’s personal finances, investments, and anything else that falls within the realm of economic knowledge. Unlike learning to ride a bike, becoming financially literate is not something you can pick up in a day or two. Managing your personal finances can seem like... Continue Reading →