It can be difficult to comprehend risk, but getting a grasp on it is critical to making good decisions. Know the facts behind common misconceptions about investing and managing finances that stump ...

Misconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty, according to a new study which calls for evidence-based standardized assessment procedures. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the intersection of learning, research, and technology. It’s often said that the best teachers don’t teach their ...

The words "misconception" and "misinformation" are hot-button terms these days, but aren’t referred to very often in the business world. However, have you ever considered whether your beliefs ...

Significant misconceptions and potentially maladaptive healthcare beliefs regarding diabetes care were common among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to new research. During November ...

Annuities are investment products issued by insurance companies designed to provide an income stream in the future. The truth about annuities is that they serve multiple purposes beyond just ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

It’s widely known that recycling benefits the environment by reducing unnecessary waste. But when people “wish-cycle”—or try to recycle items that aren’t, in fact, recyclable—the system faces hurdles.

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“What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain I am sometimes asked what my biggest surprise has been as director of the National ...