June 2013

Student Test Scores Show That ‘Grit’ Is More Important Than IQ

June 4, 2013
David S. Chang

Aimee Groth What’s the best predictor of success? IQ, talent, luck? Nope. It’s ‘grit,’ more than anything else. Through her research at the University of Pennsylvania — and firsthand experience teaching in New York City’s public schools —psychologist Angela Duckworth has found that the ability to withstand stress and move past failures to achieve a goal is […]

June 3, 2013
David S. Chang

John Ulzheimer, SmartCredit.com I think I know where this question comes from. It comes from people who are late paying their bills and want to know just how long they can go before their delinquency is reported to the credit bureaus for all to see. The good news for this is that many of their late […]

June 3, 2013
David S. Chang

Don’t skip meals during the day in an attempt to lose weight. Missed meals often lead to food cravings and unhealthy snacking, which can do more harm than good to your body. When going on a diet, consult with a doctor and focus on eating a variety of foods to make sure that you’re getting […]

June 1, 2013
David S. Chang

By: Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily Contributor While most of us would love a career we are passionate about, too many employees are stuck in jobs they don’t even like, let alone love. Finding a way to do what you love for a living benefits both you and your employer, but how do you turn your dream into a […]

June 1, 2013
David S. Chang

Chuck Saletta, DailyFinance Buffet (right) pictured with Charlie Munger. Charlie Munger is best known as the second-in-command behind Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). He’s also a world-class billionaire investor in his own right, capable of similar market-trouncing results as Buffett himself. As a successful investor and all around nice guy, Munger often shares his investing […]