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Let the market help find a solution to climate change

Much of the U.S. is baking under record heat— a potent reminder of the need to reduce greenhouse gases to slow the effects of global warming. One valuable tool that has not yet been used to its fullest extent: trading carbon offset credits.
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Tuma Basa sets hip hop trends

Tuma Basa knows all the big and not-so-big acts in hip-hop. He’s been profiled in Billboard and the Wall Street Journal. He receives dozens of songs every day from artists both famous and unknown looking for his approval.
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The journey is the destination

Those consumer loyalty cards filling our wallets that give you a free sandwich or cup of coffee tend to lead to disappointment. A new study shows that for many, filling the card is more fulfilling than the reward.
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Boredom at work can have an impact on you and others

If you find yourself getting bored at work, Amy Colbert, an expert on the workplace at the University of Iowa, says don’t immediately jump to another job but find ways to make your current position more challenging—and fulfilling.
USA Today

Permanent life insurance explained

Permanent life insurance generally provides coverage for your entire life and builds tax-deferred cash value, but may not be the best option for everyone. Hear from Tippie expert Cameron Ellis in USA Today on the topic.
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Can AI help Gen Z workers make up lost ground?

Starting jobs amid the global pandemic, many Gen Z workers have missed out on gaining essential hard- and soft skills usually gleaned by working alongside older colleagues. Tippie's Patrick Fan says many are now prioritizing learning these skills as a “strategic career move.”
Business Record

5 takeaways from ‘Lifting the Veil’ mental health forum: ‘Be creative to find out what your employees need’

Fostering good mental health is more important than ever before in workplaces, but the challenge has also never been greater, said panelists including Tippie's Beth Livingston at dsm Magazine’s latest "Lifting the Veil" forum.
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Data for insurance discounts? Consumers say no thanks

Insurance companies have encouraged consumers to reduce their premiums by using monitoring technology for 25 years now, but consumers have been slow to embrace the idea. “They were supposed to be the wave of the future, but they haven’t caught on,” said Tippie's Richard Peter.
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As auto insurance prices rise, why don’t more people take advantage of this discount?

Rising car insurance rates are piling financial stress on Americans. Some drivers are attempting to save money is by trying usage-based insurance policies, which base your premiums on how well you drive, how frequently you use your car, and when you drive. But not everyone is convinced it’s worth it.
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The cost of bad press

What’s the cost of bad press for a publicly traded company that gets sued by shareholders? A new Tippie study suggests that stock prices drop about 2%, and the more media coverage a firm receives, the quicker the drop in price.