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Multigenerational Momentum

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In the last decade, multigenerational living—or residing in homes that include at least two generations of adults or homes that have grandparents living with grandchildren under age 25—has nearly quadrupled in the United States.

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Making Preparedness Personal

BY Brittany Rogers, March 13, 2023 07:24 AM

In an uncertain world, are you ready for the next curveball? The first in a series of articles to help you evaluate and improve your preparedness.

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Where Everything Is Awesome

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Connecting the Dots

BY Emily Edmonds, March 13, 2023 07:23 AM

BYU Marriott alumna Krislyn Powell has a knack for creating connections, whether as a yogi, an administrator, or a volunteer.

Living Below Your Income: The Mechanics of Personal Cash Forecasting

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I once knew a man who worked for a major oil company. He managed a large wholesale territory that sold fuel and oil products to airlines and other big accounts. Some years ago, the company decided to pull out of his territory. They offered him the opportunity to buy the wholesale business “for a song,” which he readily accepted. He worked diligently and set specific financial goals for his company. He committed these goals to writing on 3x5 cards and kept them in his shirt pocket so he could frequently review them. Everything he did with that business was aimed at fulfilling these goals.

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Fraud: One of Life’s Tests

BY Kellene Ricks Adams, October 12, 2020 01:46 PM

This BYU Marriott course covers fraud prevention, detection, investigation, issues, and methodology, and includes an examination of past frauds.

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Spring into Action

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The origin of spring cleaning is a little uncertain. It may have started as the process of clearing up winter chimney soot, though others suspect it could be rooted in the Persian New Year or Jewish Passover celebrations.

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Mighty Mentors

BY Bremen Leak, February 26, 2020 01:58 PM

How early is too early to show up for your first day of work? Jenny Anderson knows from experience that two hours is probably too early.

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Good Scents

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When Kara Norman Chatterton was young, her BYU alumni parents took her and her five siblings on a pilgrimage to Provo from Idaho every other year or so.

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Let's Talk Chocolate

BY Clarissa McIntire, February 26, 2020 01:26 PM

How the Beehive State Became a Hot Spot for Bean-to-Bar Gourmet Chocolate Making

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Business Etiquette: More Than Using the Right Fork

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Judith Martin, of Miss Manners newspaper fame, wrote in a recent column, "Question: At what age should children be taught how to eat properly? Answer: In their mid-to late-twenties. Question: What is the best venue for this instruction?

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Property, Casualty, & Health Insurance

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This is the third of a five-part personal financial planning series sponsored by the Peery Institute of Financial Services. The next installment, about getting out of debt, will appear in the Fall 2005 issue.

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The Lord's Goods

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In finance there’s a well-known problem called the principal-agent conflict. The conflict arises when managers and owners of a firm have different incentives. When that happens, managers may make decisions that benefit themselves at the expense of owners.

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Your Contributions in Action - The Corporate Climb

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A student-initiated fundraiser is reaching new heights at the Marriott School. The second annual Corporate Climb, held 26 March 2005, helped raise more than $12,000 for the school’s annual fund. Participants sprinted up stairs and raced around corners—but not because they were late for class.