Learning how to manage money is an essential life skill, just like learning how to drive a car or ride a bike. However, despite the essential role that money plays in our lives, Next Gen Personal Finance reports that less than 25% of high school students who graduated in the spring of 2022 took a stand-alone personal finance course.
Read MoreOver the past two decades, music festivals have evolved from simple concert gatherings into cultural phenomena and multimillion-dollar lifestyle empires.
Read MoreLatin America and the Caribbean are brimming with entrepreneurial energy, and women are at the forefront of this trend. The top three countries for female entrepreneurs are Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. Here's why:
Read MoreSo, what really brought the maxi skirt back in style? Or even the kitten heel? While it might be Fall 2024 runway trends and New York City-esque street style, economists have been suggesting that the heights of our heels and lengths of our skirts may indicate the state of the economy.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that prescription drugs are expensive. In 2022, the average American spent around $1400 per year on prescription drugs, but many do spend a lot more, especially when faced with emergencies and illnesses. For comparison, the average person in the European Union spends just under $500 USD. However, the ‘why’ is not as commonly known.
Read MoreThe health and wellness industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy, encompassing everything from fitness and nutrition to mental health and alternative therapies. As consumer demand for health-conscious products and services continues to rise, women are playing a pivotal role in shaping innovation and the future of the sector. For women in business, understanding the economics of the health and wellness industry can offer insight into how women are not only influencing consumer behavior but also shaping a multibillion-dollar industry.
Read MoreExploring new markets, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and offering strategic guidance — the Wharton Women Pro-Bono Consulting (PBC) Committee provides a wide range of consulting services to help local women-led businesses thrive. Originally launched to support organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee has since adapted its mission, focusing on fostering long-term growth for women-led businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Read MoreThe Olympics —the world’s biggest sporting event —unites athletes, spectators, and media globally every four years. Athletes compete on the biggest stage in sports, testing their physical and mental limits while a sense of unity and international camaraderie reigns. However, beyond all Olympics buzz lies a complicated financial ecosystem.
Read MoreSecil Yilmaz is an assistant professor of history and a core faculty member of the gender, sexuality, and women studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on the history of the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey, with a focus on the history of gender, sexuality, science, and medicine. She is currently working on a book titled Biopolitical Empire: Syphilis, Medicine, and Sex in the Late Ottoman World which explores how syphilis led to the transformation of both the medical sphere and the understanding of family, gender, love, and science.
Read MoreWhen we think of luxury fashion, images of glamorous runway shows, designer handbags, and exclusive boutiques often come to mind. But behind the glitz and glam, luxury fashion brands represent a compelling opportunity for investors seeking reliable and lucrative returns.
Read MoreAs the upcoming election approaches, it’s essential to consider how the outcome could impact women in business across the nation. From proposed policies on pay equity to family leave, healthcare, and entrepreneurship support, the decisions made at the ballot box have the potential to shape the professional landscape for women for years to come.
Read MoreFrom programming workshops that address menstrual equity to coordinating financial literacy education in local high schools, the Dollar Scholars Committee aims to use their platform as Wharton Women to give back to the greater Philadelphia community.
Read MoreIn 2024, women occupy about 33% of executive finance positions and only 9% of chief executive operating roles. These numbers are consistently growing as company culture and performance has positively correlated with women-led investment firms. Years of studies have analyzed the effect of female leaders on team dynamics, workplace culture, and long-term market performance.
Read MoreOriginating as a quirky, viral dance platform where Charli D’Amelio popularized the Renegade in 2019, TikTok’s content has significantly evolved since then.
Read MoreIn an era dominated by rapid technological change and globalization, businesses have found a lucrative avenue through nostalgia. From the revival of classic video games to brands tapping into consumers' deep emotional connections with their pasts, nostalgia is no longer just a feeling – it is a business strategy.
Read MoreWithin weeks of introducing NIL—or name, image and likeness—into college athletics in the summer of 2021, companies began swarming the top athletes with endorsements.Within months, athletes started pulling in 5-figure deals—a number that has snowballed since.
Read MoreWomen trail men when it comes to financial literacy and confidence. According to a report from Merrill Lynch, 61% of women prefer to discuss their own death over money.
Read MoreAnother year, another new water bottle trend, but this one is a bit different. By now, everyone at least knows of the Stanley cup. The metal brightly colored water bottle with a handle, a straw, and sometimes charms has graced the hands of many youth and adults across the nation.
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