Insights
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		The Credit Habit: Babson Finance Students on Gen Z’s Growing Reliance on 'Buy Now, Pay Later'
		From Coachella tickets to Taco Bell, "Buy Now, Pay Later" is a growing generational habit. Babson’s financiers of the future warn that without financial literacy, it can turn into costly dependence. 
		
		
	
October 24, 2025
		
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		Leading the Way: Babson Wellness Chief Elevates Well-Being Priorities in Higher Education
		Ryan Travia, associate vice president for student success at Babson, issues a call to embrace well-being as central to student success in an upcoming book that offers a road map to leadership in student health.
		
		
October 8, 2025
		
		
	
	
	
		Why Analytical Thinking Is the Cornerstone of Strategic Business Decisions
		Business decisions are rarely simple. Analytical thinking is critical for leaders to identify and navigate the options in front of an organization, so it’s important to develop analytical thinking skills in order to make smart decisions.
		
		
	
October 7, 2025
		
		Posted in Insights
	
	
		No. 2 Again: Wall Street Journal Ranks Babson the No. 2 Best College for the Second Year in a Row
		For the second year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranked Babson as the No. 2 Best College in the United States, lauding the College for its impressive impact on student outcomes. 
		
		
	
September 29, 2025
		
		Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes
	
	
		$1,000 for Every Newborn? Babson Finance Professor Explains Policy’s Opportunities and Limits
		The new federal initiative is designed to encourage saving for children’s future. Babson Professor Ryan Davies offers four insights into what it really means for families.
		
		
	
September 22, 2025
		
		Posted in Insights
  
	
  
  
	
	
	
	