Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s no denying that both millennials and smartphones have become staples of our everyday lives. The newer generation may seem particularly more attached to these handheld devices than those of us who remember a time when the only way to reach someone was over a landline number. But just how…
By Crystal Trillo As time passes and trends change, words and their meaning also change. Every generation has come to develop their own special language and millennials are no different. They have created their own special way of speaking to others with a language consisting of the most odd sounding words and phrases. While it…
By Crystal Trillo Millennials are widely known for how much they use social media. Hunched over a screen, they are constantly connected to the world. However, despite common negative perceptions of millennials’ use of social media, they have helped spark a rise in using social media as a platform for social change. Millennials like Emma Gonzáles and Sonita…
CME Group’s 15th Annual Trading Challenge is kicking off, and university students and millenials from all over the world will put their trading skills to the test. The stakes are high as teams are competing for a cash prize and a trip to Chicago for a day of education and networking. The Trading Challenge, hosted…
Some of your favorite accessories are the ones you reach for again and again, those items that are portable, easy, and convenient. When shopping for accessories for everyday use, special events, or travel, several factors stand out. The following tips will help you identify accessories that will make your life easier. – Easy. Ease of use…
A new survey reveals that grandkids enjoy having grandma and grandpa on Facebook, but some grandchildren secretly want to unfriend their grandparents because they post embarrassing stuff! The survey uncovers the Top 5 Facebook No-Nos for Grandparents. Post Personal Stuff -1 in 4 respondents say their grandparents post TMI (too much information) about their love life, social life or sex life. -More…
People used to just pick up the phone and resolve work issues on the spot. Today, employees have to choose from among many different communication channels – emails, texts, video calls, chat windows, messenger apps and many more, especially for those who work remotely. Over the past decade, smartphones and the cloud-based app ecosystem have…
It may be hard to believe, but not all of the 18- to-35-year-old generation is so weighed down with college debt that they’re living in their parents’ basements. Contrary to popular perception, the Millennials are driving home sales. In fact, the National Association of Realtors just recognized them as the largest segment of the homebuyer…
By Sandi Khine In a society overrun with technology, electronic gadgets can be found controlling nearly every aspect of people’s lives. Days often start with an alarm from a smartphone and continue with laptops, computers, and various other devices to stay connected to other people. The tech industries have made the internet a place where…
Remember when you thought flying was fun? That was before the days when airplane cabins felt like cattle cars, when baggage wasn’t something to be nickel and dimed over, and when TSA screeners – yes, them – thought frisking 89-year-old former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at LaGuardia Airport recently made perfect sense. “Surely there’s…
