Economy

The timing of filing for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions senior Americans must make. But few think about the implications filing early or late in life has on widowed spouses, […]

Whether it’s a hungry child in a war zone or a polar bear on a shrinking raft of ice, we’re all familiar with shocking images in advertising. Companies use them to confront us with difficult […]

Itai Sher, associate professor of economics, has published a new paper exploring the reliability of Generalized Social Marginal Welfare Weights (GSMWW) in tax policy comparisons. The paper, published in the November issue of the American […]

Many employees know all too well the feeling of frustration that comes with a chatty customer or coworker who just won’t leave you alone at work. But new research from Temple University takes a closer […]

Over three-quarters of surveyed consumers say they have noticed shrinkflation at the grocery store in the previous 30 days, according to the October 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI).This post was originally published on this […]

Far from the stereotype of low-wage, low-skill positions, hospitality and tourism jobs could be powerful launchpads for broader career success, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers believe that working in […]

There are 184,100 people on social housing waiting lists around the country, reflecting the impact of declining homeownership and escalating private rents.This post was originally published on this site

About 1 in 5 American adults regularly provide unpaid care or financial assistance to their adult relatives or friends. And about 1 in 7 young adults between the ages of 25 and 34 live with […]

With the end of year holidays looming, it’s easy to imagine Australians are getting ready to check out of the workplace and head for the beach. But a recent survey shows Australians are not taking […]

Employees who struggle with stress on the job will often get help from mental health and stress management resources provided by their employers.This post was originally published on this site