How to recession-proof your retirement How to recession-proof your retirement Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell discusses how individuals can plan for retirement when facing an economic downturn.
NY Jets linebacker, a Penn alum, awarded NFLPA’s highest honor NY Jets linebacker, a Penn alum, awarded NFLPA’s highest honor Brandon Copeland has been recognized for his community service work, and positively impacting his team’s city and communities across the country.
Why sustainable investing is a safe bet Why sustainable investing is a safe bet The new reality of climate change has shifted attitudes about sustainable investing, and expands the question of whether an investment is risky into whether a business is factoring in environmental impact.
The future of innovation in consumer technology Q&A The future of innovation in consumer technology Wharton’s David Hsu discusses what the recent Consumer Electronics Show says about the consumer technology landscape and what innovations will become prevalent in the future.
What’s the future of rental clothing? What’s the future of rental clothing? Wharton School Marketing Professor Cait Lamberton, in a Q&A, explains why rental clothing has caught on and where it’s going.
The confidence gap between men and women The confidence gap between men and women When employers are looking at self-performance reviews, they are more likely to hire those who rate themselves higher—men.
Self-awareness is the key to more effective team discussions Self-awareness is the key to more effective team discussions Wharton’s Barbara Mellers and doctoral student Ike Silver discuss their research on “collective confidence calibration” and the effectiveness of team discussions.
How ‘Houses as ATMs’ feed a recession How ‘Houses as ATMs’ feed a recession Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov discusses his research on the connection between mortgage refinancing and recessions.
Side Gigs for Good, part three Altagracia Felix (right) is a financial coordinator for the Annenberg School for Communication, but she also has a side gig as a money coach. Her aim is to help “disrupt the cycle of poverty and struggle,” she says. (Image: Courtesy of Altagracia Felix) Side Gigs for Good, part three The final 2019 installment in our series highlighting impactful work Penn faculty and staff do.
In memoriam: Penn remembers those who passed in 2019 In memoriam: Penn remembers those who passed in 2019 Penn professors and faculty reflect on the giants in art, academia, and beyond who left us this year.