Sep 10 Watch 8:10 Why we crave what’s cool By PBS News Hour What does it mean to be cool? It's a means of standing out, as well as a way of fitting in. In studying the brain, economists have found that when we consume products from status brands, it actually gives us… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 54:21 PBS NewsHour full episode September 10, 2015 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, Russia steps up military support for President Assad in Syria. Also: A memorial is dedicated to the victims of flight 93, a new ancient species could change our understanding of human evolution, how the business of… Continue watching
Sep 10 How the rebel, the beatnik and the hipster became their own status symbols By Steve Quartz Did a shift in consumerism in the 1950s change the way we view cool?… Continue reading
Sep 10 5 leadership lessons we can learn from Queen Elizabeth II By Vikram Mansharamani Anyone that’s survived in a challenging job as long as the Queen can teach us a thing or two. Continue reading
Sep 09 Why buying things makes you happy By Steve Quartz From pop songs to Pope Francis, consumerism is often denounced as a poison that thwarts genuine happiness, hampers political participation and erodes social connections. But is it really that bad?… Continue reading
Sep 09 Am I still covered by Medicare when I travel out of state? By Philip Moeller Original Medicare is national, but most Medicare Advantage plans only cover you for services in their local network. Continue reading
Sep 07 How soon after the wedding can I start collecting social security benefits? By Laurence Kotlikoff In most cases, a spouse must be married for a full year before they can become entitled to spousal benefits. However, if a person is already drawing benefits as a divorced spouse, they can become entitled to spousal benefits on… Continue reading
Sep 07 Will picking the right college major land you a better job? By Vikram Mansharamani When it comes to the college major, should passion trump practicality?… Continue reading
Sep 04 What does the August jobs report mean for the Fed? By Kristen Doerer The U.S. economy added 173,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.1 percent in August — the lowest it’s been since April 2008. Continue reading
Sep 03 A working mom on her employer’s unpaid family leave policy By Diane Lincoln Estes More than 70 percent of employers in the United States don’t offer paid maternity leave. One working mother spoke of the difficulties of a mere 12-week unpaid maternity leave. Continue reading