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- The Baltimore Sun - December 25, 2025
In a story examining executive pay and oversight at the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund, Erica Harris, nonprofit accounting expert at FIU Business, raised concerns about whether large salary increases align with nonprofit best practices when taxpayer funds are involved.
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- Refresh Miami - December 21, 2025
In a guest article on Latin America’s growing tech scene, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business at FIU Business, highlighted the region’s rapid expansion in technology entrepreneurship and increasing startup investment as key drivers of innovation momentum.
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- Miami Herald - December 8, 2025
In a story about holiday shopping, Linnea Chapman, assistant professor of marketing, shared her new research on how self-improvement gifts can backfire and lead to unintended consequences like bad reviews.
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- Daily Mail - November 24, 2025
A story highlighting the findings of Linnea Chapman, assistant professor of marketing, who uncovered that certain self-improvement gifts, even when well-intended ones, risk being unwanted or underappreciated by recipients.
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- Mega TV - November 10, 2025
In a talk-show appearance discussing the government shutdown, Marcos Kerbel, assistant teaching professor of finance, discussed the economic impact it posed from airport shutdowns to tariffs and inflation.
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- Key Biscayne Independent - November 6, 2025
In a story about a cyber kidnapping scam targeting the family of a Key Biscayne council member, Jesus Arias, assistant teaching professor of information systems and business analytics, explained that spoofing and caller-ID manipulation are used to pay on victim’s emotions and recommended caution when responding to these threats.
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- WalletHub - November 3, 2025
In a piece exploring balance transfer credit cards, Joshua Dorsey, assistant professor of marketing, explained that most consumers underestimate the true cost of balance transfer credit cards. He notes that many focus on the “0% intro APR” offers and overlook the 3–5% transfer fee, which can erase potential savings if not repaid quickly.
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- The Real Deal - October 31, 2025
In a story about apartment overhang in South Florida, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, noted that many renters can afford luxury apartments but are renters only because they don't have enough for a down payment, which is helping sustain demand even amid the oversupply.
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- The Hill - October 28, 2025
In an op-ed about the impact of Argentina’s recent election, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business wrote that the results signal a major turn away from decades of corruption tied to the country’s Peronist establishment. The outcome gives President Javier Milei stronger backing to push his free-market reforms and curb government excess, though questions remain about whether these changes will benefit all Argentines, he noted.
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- The News & Observer - October 10, 2025
In a piece about Amazon’s recent contracted driver lay-offs in North Carolina, Craig Austin, associate teaching professor of marketing and logistics, said “with transportation being often outsourced, drivers enjoy far fewer protections currently.”
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- Realtor.com - October 9, 2025
In a story exploring the 2025 UBS Group Global Real Estate Bubble Index, which listed Miami as the most high-risk housing market in the world, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, warned that the report “misses the mark,” arguing the city’s high share of all-cash buyers and strong structural demand mean the market is less likely to crash than the headline suggests.
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- The Real Deal - October 1, 2025
Eli Beracha, professor of real estate, was quoted in a story about homebuilder Lennar looking to develop in South Florida’s limited space. “By having [developable land] on someone else’s balance sheet, you are freeing your cash flow to do whatever you do best. Lennar is best at being very efficient in building again and again and again,” said Beracha. said.
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- NBC 6 and Telemundo 51 - September 30, 2025
In a story about Florida’s minimum wage rising to $14 per hour on September 30, 2025, Robinson Reyes Peña, assistant teaching professor of finance, explained that while this helps workers keep up with living costs, it may challenge small businesses and could affect hiring decisions.
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- Telemundo 51 - September 30, 2025
In a story about social media as a marketing tool, Gustavo Mosquera, associate teaching professor of marketing and logistics, highlighted how social media can be instrumental for the growth of small business ventures for low or no cost and emphasized the importance of adapting to digital tools to compete in today's market.
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- CBS National News and Station Group - September 29, 2025
In a national story about Cracker Barrel’s rebrand failure, Nancy Richmond, associate teaching professor of marketing and logistics, used the restaurant chain’s real-time stock dive as a teachable moment about understanding target audiences in a class featured on the network.
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- Latin Trade - September 18, 2025
In a column, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business, examined the persistent bureaucratic hurdles that impede trade in Latin America, arguing that outdated regulations, complex customs procedures and inconsistent enforcement continue to hinder regional economic integration and competitiveness. Haar called for comprehensive reforms to streamline trade processes, reduce red tape and foster a more efficient and transparent business environment across the region.
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- WSVN - September 16, 2025
In a story about the sale of a waterfront property in Miami Beach, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, highlighted the growing demand for luxury waterfront properties in Miami-Dade County, particularly in areas like North Bay Road, known as Billionaire’s Row, noting that high-profile investors, such as Jeff Bezos, have been acquiring multiple properties nearby, drawn by Florida's strong private property rights and favorable tax policies, including no state income tax.
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- National Interest - September 16, 2025
In an op-ed, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business outlined three strategic approaches American importers can adopt to mitigate the financial impact of rising tariffs: tariff engineering, foreign trade zones and supply chain diversification. He emphasized that while short-term tactics like reducing margins or switching suppliers may offer temporary relief, long-term sustainability hinges on implementing these strategic measures.
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- Telemundo 51 - September 15, 2025
Telemundo 51 featured a story on the Truist FIU Financial Wellness Clinic, led by Flavio Carrillo, associate teaching professor of finance. The program trains FIU finance students to share their knowledge and financial best practices with students in high-need Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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- Wallet Hub - September 8, 2025
In a story about selecting the right credit card for young adults, Joshua Dorsey, assistant professor of marketing and logistics, emphasized avoiding the trap of overspending, staying informed about credit scores, and choosing cards with low fees or interest—while using rewards strategically once strong payment habits are established.
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- Wallet Hub - September 4, 2025
In a story about picking the best budget app, Joshua Dorsey, assistant professor of marketing and logistics, said budgeting apps can be powerful tools for building financial awareness, setting goals, and creating lasting money habits—especially in today’s fast-paced, digital world. He stressed that the best app is the one you’ll actually use consistently.
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- CBS Greensboro, S.C. - September 1, 2025
In a story about North Carolina’s Powerball Jackpot reaching $1.1 billion, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor of finance, noted that scratch-offs offer significantly better odds compared to the Powerball, suggesting those looking to win something might have more realistic chances with scratch-off games
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- Wallet Hub - September 1, 2025
In a story about improving one’s credit score, Manuel Lasaga, clinical professor of finance, recommended improving credit the “old-fashioned way” by always paying bills on time, avoiding maxing out credit cards, and monitoring accounts regularly. He also advised reviewing a free annual credit report to spot inaccuracies or unauthorized charges.
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- The Hill - August 21, 2025
In an op-ed about tariff’s, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business, argued that rising U.S. tariffs are fueling trade-based money laundering, as higher rates incentivize customs fraud schemes like mis-invoicing, transshipment, and false country-of-origin claims. He warned that this overlap between tariff evasion and criminal activity can be used by groups ranging from businesses to drug traffickers.
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- Fox Baltimore - August 19, 2025
In a story about a Maryland nonprofit mismanaging taxpayer money, Erica Harris, associate professor of accounting, said organizations should provide clear information to the public about how funds are spent and who is responsible for fiscal management.
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- AI Invest - August 17, 2025
A story examining the drivers behind this summer’s market volatility, despite the S&P 500 reaching record highs, highlighted several key contributing factors, including research by Florent Rouxelin and Diogo Duarte, assistant professors of finance, which explored how media freedom can influence market stability.
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- The European Business Review - August 12, 2025
In an op-ed discussing the business outlook for 2026, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business warns global economies are entering a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) era marked by economic fragility, geopolitical shifts and social unrest fueled by protectionism, mounting public and consumer debt and technological disruption.
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- South Florida Business Journal - August 5, 2025
In a story about a new CRE fintech app Finance Lobby, Florent Rouxelin, assistant professor of finance, said that the app’s flat-fee model is unusual in commercial real estate lending, offering consumers lower costs but potentially limiting the company’s long-term revenue. He suggested the structure may be a temporary strategy to capture market share.
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- Miami Herald - August 2, 2025
In an op-ed about the growing financial gap between Miami’s homeowners and renters, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate noted that neighborhoods with higher homeownership rates tend to experience lower crime levels—highlighting a potential social benefit of owning property. Additionally, Beracha wrote, data shows that in May 2025, owning a single-family home in Miami-Dade County cost approximately $2,086 more per month than renting one.
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- WalletHub - July 31, 2025
In a story about cheap car insurance in Florida, Arun Upadhyay, associate professor of finance, explained that while local insurance companies may offer personalized service and potentially lower premiums in certain regions, they typically lack the broad technological capabilities and national backing of larger insurers, a trade-off consumers, he said, should weigh when choosing a policy.
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- Marketplace - July 10, 2025
In a story about corporate forecasting that aired on the National Public Radio program, Michael Tang, associate professor of accounting, explained that mounting tariff uncertainty has made it increasingly difficult for companies to provide accurate earnings forecasts, pushing many to either delay or pull guidance altogether. This shift reflects growing trade-related volatility and its ripple effect on corporate planning and investor expectations, he said. Article
- Yahoo Tech/The Cool Down - June 9, 2025
In an article about the launch of a new artificial intelligence tool that can create reliable long-term weather forecasts for consumers and businesses, research from Florent Rouxelin, assistant professor of finance, was cited to demonstrate the financial impact of natural disasters on the economy.
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- Supply Chain Xchange - June 10, 2025
In a newly launched series diving into entries from the Journal of Business Logistics that have real-world implications for supply chain operations, research conducted by Sebastian Garcia-Dastugue, assistant professor of marketing and logistics, explores how lenient return policies can lead to better reviews for businesses.
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- Times Picayune - June 10, 2025
In a news article about the New Orleans real estate market, research from Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, which uses open-source data to track inflation-adjusted house prices and rents in major American cities, placed the city last out of 100.
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- The National Interest - June 10, 2025
In an op-ed about American manufacturing, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business, wrote that U.S. manufacturing remains robust and competitive, driven by technological innovation and increased productivity, despite misconceptions based on employment statistics.
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- The World Financial Review - June 15, 2025
In a op-ed discussing how businesses are adapting to a fragmented global landscape, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business, suggested several strategies including operational repositioning, financial hedging, and portfolio rebalancing to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical uncertainties.
- Palm Beach Post - June 16, 2025
Research from Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, was cited in a story about the slowdown of the real estate market in Palm Beach. The trend reflects a broader regional pattern across South Florida, where high mortgage rates, increased insurance costs, and stricter condo regulations have dampened buyer activity, leading to a market correction following the pandemic-driven surge.
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- Digital Commerce 360 - June 27, 2025
In an article about online furniture retailer Wayfair.com launching a new AI search tool, Anthony Miyazaki, professor of marketing and logistics, said it’s a perfect fit between the tool and company emphasizing that the image search tool reduces shopping friction because it eliminates the “I-don’t-know-what-this-is-called barrier,” letting shoppers easily move from visual inspiration to a variety of purchase options.
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- WalletHub - June 10, 2025
In an article about building credit, Joshua Dorsey, assistant professor of marketing, said credit cards could be the most accessible and effective tool - if used correctly. “Credit cards are not a ubiquitous solution. If you’re someone who struggles with budgeting or has a tendency to overspend, revolving debt might not be the best starting point,” said Dorsey.
- Inman - June 6, 2025
In a story about the upcoming hurricane season’s possible impact on properties, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, said she didn’t expect cuts to FEMA to impact Florida residents as many cities and municipalities are well prepared in handling hurricanes. But Hollander expressed concern for newly migrated residents who may not take storm preparation as seriously.
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- NBC News - June 4, 2025
In a story dissecting the 2025 Stanley Cup finals, Kimberly Taylor, professor of marketing and logistics, explained how the South Florida Panthers have found success in a winter sport in snowless Florida citing the central location of the arena, the sport’s appeal to fans with short attention spans and the team’s winning streak.
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- WalletHub - June 3, 2025
In a story about picking the best car insurance, Arun Upadhyay, professor of finance, explained the pros and cons of choosing a national insurance company over a local one. “Local companies often provide tailored service and may offer lower premiums, especially in specific regions, but may lack nationwide support and technological resources,” said Upadhyay.
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- AACSB Insights - June 2, 2025
In a story about stemming isolation for online students, Angel Burgos, executive director of graduate programs, explained why the Gamechangers Challenge for online MBA students was successful. “We knew that many online programs struggle because they try to replicate in-person experiences—hourlong lectures, scheduled meetings, and rigid assignments, in virtual formats. But online learning demands its own pedagogy and its own way of helping students build their networks,” said Burgos.
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- Newsweek - May 26, 2025
In a story that explored eliminating Florida’s property tax, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, said she believed that eliminating property taxes could increase home values in the state. “Eliminating property tax will be a magnet for investment and economic growth of Florida," Hollander said.
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- South Florida Business Journal - May 15, 2025
In a story about business schools incorporating more STEM to meet industry needs, William Hardin, dean of FIU Business, explained how FIU Business has already begun embedding AI into several of its master’s degree programs, including the MS in finance and the STEM-designated MS in information systems.
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- Miami Today - May 14, 2025
In an article about the potential impact of tariffs, Manual Lasaga, clinical professor of finance, explained how the banking community may begin to exercise caution as economic uncertainty looms. “Banks are going to be impacted basically from the risk in the economy because there’s going to be a higher level of risk associated with the impacts of the tariffs, the impact on inflation, the impact on purchasing power that has on consumers,” said Lasaga.
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- WIOD - May 1, 2025
In a story about the latest tariffs imposed by the U.S., Craig Austin, associate teaching professor of marketing and logistics, discussed which imported items are expected to go up in price first, and when shoppers can anticipate empty shelves.
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- WalletHub - April 23, 2025
In a piece exploring current consumer sentiment, Arun Upadhyay, professor of finance, shared his advice to those looking to protect their personal finances. His advice- diversify income, strengthen emergency funds and spend money conservatively.
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- Palm Beach Post - April 21, 2025
In a story about shuttered big box retailers in parts of Palm Beach County, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, predicted a change from outdated storefronts and aging strip malls to more mixed-use developments. “We encourage mixed-use to reduce dependence on the car and make the city a more active, interesting place to live,” Hollander said.
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- U.S. News & World Report - April 14, 2025
In a story about eliminating property taxes in Florida, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, explained that replacing the funds generated by the tax could be done by combining other funding sources to ensure a balanced state budget without excessive cuts. "There are a lot of ways it could be funded," says Hollander.
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- Time.News - April 13, 2025
In a story exploring super apps like WeChat, Dan Prud’homme, assistant professor of international business, emphasized that “there are still very strong protections on things like peer-to-peer lending, data privacy, antitrust and so on that don’t allow the apps in the U.S. to quite thrive in the same way that WeChat could.”
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- NBC 6 - April 10, 2024
In a story about how homeowners insurance rates in Florida are calculated, Shahid Hamid, professor of finance, explained how the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model looks at multiple variables including risk factor, home hardening improvements, underwriting expenses and more.
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- Miami Today - April 9, 2024
In a piece explaining how certificate of deposit sales (CDs) work, Manual Lasaga, clinical professor of finance, said they help banks manage liquidity and interest rate risk, making them a preferred time deposit option likely to remain in use.
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- WIOD - April 8, 2025
In a radio segment on the impact tariffs are having on Wall Street, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor of finance, shared insight on what do you with your investment or retirement funds and cautioned the volatility could last a few months.
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- Actualidad Radio - April 7, 2025
In a radio segment about the impact tariffs will have on consumer goods, Sebastian Garcia-Dastugue, assistant professor of marketing and logistics, urged shoppers to make big purchases now instead of waiting.
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- The National Interest - April 4, 2025
In an op-ed discussing the new tariffs, Jerry Haar, professor of international business, explained the often-overlooked threat to global commerce can also be found in non-tariff barriers (NTBs). “In the global context, non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) can increase the cost of trade by raising compliance costs, delaying shipments, and adding layers of bureaucracy,” Haar wrote.
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- Telemundo51 - April 3, 2025
In a story about the new wide-sweeping tariffs, Sebastian Garcia-Dastugue, assistant professor of marketing and logistics, explained that some companies may initially try to absorb the impact or reconfigure their supply chains.
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- WLRN - April 3, 2025
In a story about how Latin America would be impacted by tariffs, Jerry Haar, professor of international business, explained that costly goods would translate to less disposable income for things like travel to South Florida.
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- Barron’s - April 1, 2025
In an op-ed about AI policy, Jerry Haar, professor of international business, suggested the U.S. look to Canada, as he explained the country has become a leader in the AI race, thanks to government investment.
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- The Palm Beach Post - March 31, 2025
In a story about a new Barnes & Nobles book store opening, Rafel Soltero, associate teaching professor of marketing and logistics, said the book chain is following a savvy strategy by opening in a location near retirees with time to read and sip coffee. But the chain is also modernizing its approach.
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- Univision Miami - March 31, 2025
During a live-stream interview, Flavio Carrillo, associate teaching professor of finance, shared advice on how to pay off high interest debt and discussed the Truist FIU Financial Wellness Clinic.
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- Latin Trade - March 31, 2025
In a column about how AI is transforming the mining business, Jerry Haar, professor of international business, explained how Latin America can benefit from adopting the technology to boost efficiency, safety and sustainability.
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- Newsbreak - March 23, 2025
In a story about supermarket chain Publix buying out its landlord, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, said the decision allows Publix to go rent-free and have more control over surrounding businesses.
- U.S. News & World Report - March 19, 2025
In a story about traditional pensions, Robinson Reyes Peña, professor of finance, explained why some employers have strayed away from offering retirement funds, and which jobs are still offering them.
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- ScotScoop.com - March 11, 2025
In a story about marketing to a younger audience, Anthony Miyazaki, professor of marketing and logistics, explained how certain industries like e-cigarette, video game and food capture the market.
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- WalletHub - March 5, 2025
In a story about managing one’s own household budget, Manuel Lasaga, clinical professor of finance, shared tips on how to focus on essential expenditures, what to avoid doing, and what the best tools to use are.
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- WalletHub - March 5, 2025
In a story about managing one’s own personal budget, Joshua Dorsey, assistant professor of marketing, shared tips on how to budget responsibly.
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- Wilson Center - February 13, 2025
In a piece on sovereign wealth funds, Jerry Haar, professor of international business, explained the advantages of the state-owned investment fund, including stabilizing government finances, enhancing long-term economic competitiveness and generating returns on national wealth.
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- Latin Trade - February 13, 2025
In a column by Jerry Haar, professor of international business, he discussed the new study conducted by the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at FIU. The Latin America Country Risk Index and Analysis is a comprehensive study that evaluates the political, economic, social, and international risk factors in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, and Mexico.
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- CBS Miami - February 12, 2025
In a story about how inflation is affecting shoppers, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor of finance, explained how possible tax reductions could help trigger companies to bring down prices for consumers.
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- WUFT - February 12, 2025
In a story about whether or not climate change could dampen demand for the Florida real estate market, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate said that if insurance prices increase dramatically again, it could negatively affect home prices. “I think the difference between now and five years ago is that insurance premiums have gone up,” Beracha said.
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- RISMedia - February 11, 2025
In a story about overvalued housing markets, Eli Beracha, director of the Hollo School of Real Estate, discussed how the Beracha and Johnson Housing Market Ranking revealed Detroit as one of the most overvalued markets in the country.
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- WSVN - February 1, 2025
In a story about potential tariffs being imposed on Canada, China and Mexico, Craig Austin, associate teaching professor of marketing and logistics, discussed what items Americans can expect to increase in price, from groceries to computer chips and steel.
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- Real Deal - January 24, 2025
After completing a record number of construction projects for the rental market, leases are beginning to slow down. As a result, many building are employing incentives to draw renters. Eli Beracha, director of the Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate, says there are still factors that favor the Florida market, including the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which can bring new residents to the area.
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- WalletHub - January 22, 2025
Joshua Dorsey, assistant professor of marketing, breaks down what factors leads to costly auto insurance and why is changes from state to state. He says factors like state laws, accident rates, cost of living and competition are all considered. “Ultimately, insurance rates are driven by risk, and locations with higher risk profiles will command more expensive premiums. These are often beyond the control of any individual, but it is important to understand how location can affect your wallet,” said Dorsey.
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- US News & World Report - January 21, 2025
Marc Weinstein, director of the master of science in human resource management program, discusses how marijuana laws are complicating pre-employment drug testing for prospective workers. State laws can dictate when private employers can require a drug test and how they use the results, but in states where marijuana is legal, employers may be prohibited from testing employees for THC.
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- CNBC - January 21, 2025
This story explores why U.S. tech companies have struggled with replicating the success of China’s “super app” WeChat. Dan Prud’homme, assistant professor of international business, says the regulatory environment of the U.S. is not conducive to allowing these apps to thrive due to data privacy, antitrust and other laws. But that can soon change.
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- The Baltimore Sun - January 12, 2025
In an op-ed commenting on the Trump administrations plan to increase H-1B visas to bring in foreign-born engineers and other skilled workers, Jerry Haar, clinical professor of international business, says the visas could be a key to competitiveness. “ The United States has faced a persistent shortage of STEM graduates for decades. To begin with, the United States produces fewer STEM graduates than it needs. The United States is falling behind other countries and is no longer the leader in science and engineering research, patents or natural-science PhDs.”
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- Reader’s Digest - January 9, 2025
A round-up of unexpected AARP discounts that can save consumers big bucks, Anthony Miyazaki, professor of marketing and logistics says folks over 50 can save on car rentals, flight accommodations, entertainment and more. One of my favorite entertainment benefits is a free one: the AARP Movies for Grownups that features a joint online showing of interesting films and includes a chat feature that allows you to interact with other viewers in real time,” Miyazaki says.
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