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More than half of Americans do not have $500 in savings
Nearly six in 10 Americans do not have enough savings to cover a $500 or $1,000 unplanned expense, according to a new report from Bankrate. Only 41 percent of adults reported having enough in their savings account to cover a surprise bill of this magnitude. A little more than 20 percent said they would put it on a credit card, the report said, while 20 percent would cut their spending and 11 percent would turn to friends and family for financial assistance. So, is there cause to worry? Just how leveraged is the average American and what does this mean when looking at the long-term forecast of the country’s economy? America seems to finally be back from the financial meltdown it faced in 2008. Is the bubble about to burst again? Dr. David Mitchell is a professor of economics and a director of both the Bureau of Economic Research and Center for Economic Education at Missouri State University. He is a respected expert in economic forecasting and is ready to speak to this important topic. Click on his icon to arrange an interview. Source:
Grounded: Impact of Delta Glitch
Goizueta professor Ram Chellappa has extensive research on the airline industry paired with an expertise in all things digital -- including cybersecurity and networks. While the Delta problem is a "glitch" it can spell big trouble for one of the world's largest airlines. Source:
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How Academics need to change their messaging
Dr. Kristal Brent Zook's article in The Guardian underscores the growing need for faculty experts to more effectively communicate with the media. Our experts are available to speak with media on a range of topics related to this story. Approved Quotes: -------------------------- "This is an issue that is very much related to the changing role of faculty in institutions. Our research shows there is an incredible opportunity for schools to better promote their academic research by helping media tell their story." - Tom Carter "While many faculty are becoming more attuned to the need to communicate their work beyond peer-reviewed journals, there are still many on the campus who lack both the attitude and the skills necessary to effectively translate their research to the media." - Meaghan Wright Source:
