Wong: Think differently & reuse this holiday season
“The shortage reminds you of the fact that maybe instead of buying new things, you can reuse, or maybe be more innovative or creative to use what you have.” Professor Wong notes, “”People are buying …
Whelan: Birth rate declining
More people are saying they simply do not want to have children for no reason in particular. “This is a trend we have been seeing for years; the birth rate is declining. It was declining …
Whelan: Ok to pass on Black Friday
Feeling compelled to spend money right now is normal. Who doesn’t want to be like the advertisements’ grinning models, with an armful of gifts? “This time of year, there is a lot of pressure to …
Does Access to Bank Accounts as a Minor Improve Financial Capability?
This study co-authored by Professor Michael Collins and published by the Federal Reserve, shows policies that permit access to independently-owned accounts increase account ownership at age 16 through age 19, although by age 24 those …
Whelan says upcoming holidays will be expensive
Retail sales increased in October with 20% of shoppers over-buying gifts to account for supply-chain issues. “Retailers are expecting November and December sales to be up 10%,” said Dr. Christine Whelan, a clinical professor of …
Robb: Finding the right time to talk to aging parents is tricky
Building power through reindigenization: Sharing the story of Menīkānaehkem
In this case study, published in the Journal of Community Psychology, Menīkānaehkem provides a valuable example of how community organizing is rooted in historical and cultural context to support power-building and collective action. For Menīkānaehkem, …
Hark featured on podcast: Paper Talk
Professor Mary Hark sits down to talk all things handmade paper in this episode of “Paper Talk”, a podcast series featuring artists and professionals working in the field of handmade paper and paper art.
Harvey/Collins: Can Milwaukee teach financial literacy to every child?
“The stakes are really high.” In this special report the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explores a growing movement to teach financial literacy to every child in Milwaukee. Nearly one in five 15-year-olds in the U.S. struggles …