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BYU Information Systems professors found that people say they care about keeping their computers secure, but behave otherwise.
W. Gibb Dyer, Ballard Center academic director, explains the connection between strong families and the economy.
Preparedness has been preached by the Boy Scouts, the federal government, and Dwight Schrute (remember that episode where he sets the office on fire?). And there are far too many cautionary tales of people and businesses that failed to prepare and faced tragic consequences when disaster struck.
Growing a garden isn’t all weed pulling and sweat. It’s a boon for your health—not to mention your dinner table. In fact, gardeners consume the recommended amount of fruits and veggies nearly twice as often as their non-planting peers.
Why  Strong Families  Make Strong Economies
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but multiplying invites, conflicting schedules, and lengthy family visits can make the holidays more hectic than happy.
Suit, socks, and, of course, a toothbrush—you’ve loaded your carry-on, but what about your smartphone? Travel apps can get you off the beaten path, keep you on budget, and deflect boredom in Terminal 2.
Many business schools are not teaching MBAs to create new businesses, according to two of BYU's innovation gurus.
CEOs might want to tamp down their fightin' words — they could be shooting themselves in the foot.
A BYU business professor reveals that discrimination is still tainting the American Dream for minorities.
After a holiday season brimming with sugar and spice, it’s time to start thinking about your waistline. Instead of the all-or-nothing dieting approach many Americans adopt each January, why not just make a few simple tweaks?
Anyone who’s ever had to relocate knows there’s a lot more to it than just stacking boxes and going through roll after roll of packing tape. Moving can also burn a hole in your wallet.
Professor Peter Madsen has been researching NASA's safety climate ever since the Columbia shuttle broke apart.
If being stuck in traffic has you tearing your hair out, you’re not alone. Modern motorists are saying no to traffic jams, road rage, and high gas prices with fewer drivers on the road today than in 1995.
Gone are the days of travel agents, movie rental clerks, and meter readers. In their place a host of new careers are generated every year, and job seekers must come prepared to fill fresh opportunities.
Warning Instagrammers: Marriott School research suggests you might want to stop taking so many pictures of your food.
Ever been trading text messages when there's suddenly a long pause? Marriott School research shows you should be leery.
A study by Marriott School professors found that tottering consumers were more likely to select budget-friendly items.
Bringing your spouse to work could yield big dividends at home financially.
Summer comes with long hot afternoons, baseball games, and swimming lessons. But amid the hustle and bustle of filling your days, make sure to save time to unwind.
New research shows pinching pennies can actually cost you more
Whether you’re surfin’ safari or spending time where the livin’ is easy, the sounds of summer have been heating up the music business for decades.
New research is tweaking an old competitive workplace adage: It's not just who you know, but what you believe in.
A new study co-authored by business professor Katie Liljenquist finds that powerful people are blind to risks.