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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.

Student Experiences

Where Everything Is Awesome

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In the Classroom

Alumni Spotlight

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.

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Firing without Getting Burned

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A human resources consultant describes the situation as “the worst.”

Student Experiences

A Professor's Drive to Teach Finance

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While others are making their morning commute down i-15 catching up on news or traffic, Ray Nelson is strolling down University Avenue brainstorming innovative ways students can learn.

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The Collapse of Easy Credit

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I recently watched a report on CNN that said more than 40 percent of American households have credit card debt of $5,000 to $20,000, and more than 3 percent of U.S. households carry credit card debt of more than $40,000.

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How a Sunburn Can Prevent Burnout

BY Jennifer Mathis, June 01, 2009 01:05 PM

When Traci Stathis' client mentioned he was soon going on a two-week vacation to Florida, she supposed he wouldn't be available to review drafts or give feedback on their brochure.

Taking an Intermission: Why more women are staying at home and how they’re setting the stage for a return to work

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One month from delivering her third child, Jennifer Jackson Buckner boarded the elevator of her New York high rise holding the hands of her two young boys. Partway down from the twenty-ninth floor, a professionally dressed woman joined them. After watching the family for a few moments, the woman said as she exited the elevator with a smile, “Easier to start a company.”

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Tax Planning: Personal Finance Series

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This is the first of a five-part personal financial planning series sponsored by the Peery Institute of Financial Services. The next installment, addressing insurance, will appear in the Winter 2005 issue.

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Become a Seeker

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I want to describe a few of the people who surround me at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). My deputy has a PhD in Islamic philosophy. The person in the office next to mine is a former reporter for National Public Radio. A woman in our administration office is a concert pianist.

Faculty Research

Your Contributions in Action

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Professorships and Fellowships

How can small companies offer benefits to rival those of large companies?

Alumni Experiences

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I own two small companies. It’s hard to pay myself benefits, let alone all my employees. The first thing to look at is making sure they are paid a competitive wage, then add vacation/holidays and keep within reason. Next, they might need health insurance, but if the spouse is working elsewhere and is covered, we can sometimes eliminate it. Finally, you might look at adding tax deferred savings plans and insurance. Since both my companies are retail, we offer very steep discounts to employees. It has been my experience that most people working for small companies do not expect superb benefits. Also, in order to keep costs down, you must do a lot of shopping.

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Providential Living

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A Business Idea Whose Time Has Come