In the world of real estate, there is nothing more controversial than a buyer’s love letters. Depending on where you look, those personalized “pick me” notes that buyers use to sway sellers are either highly effective (Redfin says they increase the likelihood of buying a home by 52%) or more or less pointless. (Zillow agents … Read more
Mexican fintech companies are eyeing a piece of the coastal pie. Mexico continues to post record numbers in many of its economic indicators. And with $30 billion to $40 billion in profits expected in the future, financial institutions of all stripes are rushing to stake their claim. The banking sector, with assets of $644 billion, … Read more
by Teaching staff What is learned helplessness? identification Learned helplessness is a psychological state in which, after repeated failure or negative experiences, a person believes that he or she has no control over the outcome of situations and stops trying to improve or change them. Here is an example of learned helplessness in the classroom. … Read more
Budgeting works, but it's not exactly fun: No one expects you to sit down with markers and a stack of credit card statements to make tough decisions about your spending. Or at least they weren't before state employees came on the scene. On TikTok, budgeting is becoming—dare we say it—cool. The creators are turning what … Read more
However, when students lack background knowledge that may be able to relate to the new information presented, they may find it difficult to achieve a good understanding of the material. Additionally, students who are pressured to memorize information without truly understanding the material can hinder their learning in the future. Why? When students are asked … Read more
Outdated systems contribute to rising fraud threats Clients of banks and payment systems are increasingly becoming victims of fraud. In 2023, nearly 36% of all U.S. banking customers experienced some form of fraud, losing more than $10 billion, three times more than in 2020. Fraudsters exploit vulnerabilities in legacy systems using phishing, account takeover, and … Read more
We research all brands listed and may receive compensation from our affiliates. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are presented. Not all brands are included. Find out more. For more than four years, home sellers have had an advantage in the housing market. Now shoppers may finally be able to catch a break. … Read more
Despite the recession and economic turmoil, Argentine technology startups are leading the way in Latin America. Few financial reports coming out of Argentina sound encouraging; The array of economic disasters that have plagued the South American country for much of the past decade can seem endless. However, Argentina continues to register as a bright spot … Read more
50 inspirational and motivational quotes by Teaching staff What are some of the most inspiring quotes about life? Well, that depends on what kind of inspiration you're looking for. Life quotes range across the human condition, from suffering to possibility, from hope to sacrifice, from love to loss. The best quotes about life are often … Read more
So, she and a group of her colleagues developed a new course, called Climate Resilience, which they offered for the first time at several UC campuses last spring. The goal is to turn students’ distress about the climate into collective action. Alexander signed up for the class and became a teaching assistant. The course offers … Read more