Social Sciences

Low-income taxpayers choose saving over spending when offered an incentive

/ Social Sciences, Uncategorized

Saving is a critical first step on the path to financial security. But many low-income families find it challenging to choose saving for the future over meeting pressing spending needs today. Results from a study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill of one asset-building program offer insights on how to encourage low-income […]

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First-year student Jake Bernstein named a Forbes ’30 under 30’ social entrepreneur

/ Social Sciences, Undergraduate Education

Morehead-Cain Scholar Jake Bernstein is finishing up his first year at Carolina, but he was 15 years old when he started his first nonprofit with his sister, Simone. Their organization, VolunTEENnation.org, was originally designed to help teenagers in their hometown of St. Louis, Mo., find volunteer opportunities.

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