Tag: Advice
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
$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
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Money. Acclaim. Family. What Is Your Definition of Success in Life?
How do you define success? Two Babson professors unpack that complicated question after Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, recently made comments challenging assumptions about career fulfillment.
August 18, 2025
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Empathy and Active Listening Skills: Why They Matter in Business and How to Do Them Better
In a time dominated by AI and tech, the human-centric skills of empathy and active listening remain critical in business. Here’s how leaders and entrepreneurs can get better at them.
August 14, 2025
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