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The Saving-Too-Little Myth

This isn’t another article about avocado toast, the delicious scapegoat to an entire generation’s money problems.

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The Good News in NAFTA 2.0

Absent from the trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada are the car tariffs the Trump administration had threatened to impose.

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The Ripple Effects of a Good Boss

A good boss can overcome the effects of a bad one, leaving employees feeling autonomous and confident when they work on multiple teams with different supervisors.

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Dunkin' Without Donuts?

Maryland Smith branding experts describe the decision by Dunkin’ Donuts to drop the "Donuts" from its name as overdue, fitting, and in tune with its customers' tastes.

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Can Michael Kors Keep Versace Fans Happy?

Buyers of luxury fashion can be passionate about the brands they shell out for. But can they be loyal when the brand becomes so popular that it loses its exclusivity?

Alumni

Quiet on the Tee: He’s Working

Former Terrapin golfer George Bradford, a 1997 graduate of the University of Maryland’s Robert H.

Faculty

Accounting Scholar Pays It Forward

Life’s unexpected and often rewarding turns are manifested in

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Abandon Quarterly Earnings? Why the Latest Debate Misses the Point

Should publicly traded companies stop reporting earnings every quarter, opting instead for a twice-a-year schedule?

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Seven-Minute Public Speaking Warm-Up

Feeling anxious about a big presentation at work or an upcoming job interview? Maryland Smith’s Tricia Homer suggests a seven-minute workout that can shake off nervous energy, and help you focus and shine.

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A Textbook Emerging Market Crisis? Not Exactly

The current emerging market crisis has been stirring uncertainty among investors, much like similar crises we've seen before. But Maryland Smith’s Pablo Slutzky explains why this one might be different.

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Seven Career Transition Tips From Usain Bolt

What can Usain Bolt teach you about making a career transition? The eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion sprinter from Jamaica is making one now, on trial with an Australian A-League soccer team. Here are seven things you can learn from him.

Student

Johnson & Johnson Dream Job Awaits

Before classes even began at the University of Maryland’s Robert H.
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