Mon.May 26, 2025

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The Workload Fairy Tale

Cal Newport

Over the past four years, a remarkable story has been quietly unfolding in the knowledge sector: a growing interest in the viability of a 4-day workweek. Iceland helped spark this movement with a series of government-sponsored trials which unfolded between 2015 and 2019. The experiment eventually included more than 2,500 workers, which, believe it or not, is about 1% of Iceland’s total working population.

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Planning for College Starts Now: A Parent’s Guide to a Successful Summer

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

As the summer months roll in and your student takes a break from school, its the perfect time for parents to start thinking about the future, especially when it comes to college planning. While it may feel like theres plenty of time to figure things out, getting ahead now can make a big difference later. Ive seen how early preparation can help families make more informed decisions.