Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. The science behind the Ben Franklin Effect reveals why giving and receiving ...

Ben Franklin, known by many young people as the face of the 100-dollar bill, was an American icon of his day and one of Charlie Munger’s role models. Undoubtedly, the remarkable polymath who excelled ...

Pottsville elementary school students got a jump start on America’s 250th birthday celebration by getting a visit from a Ben Franklin reenactor and learning about Pennsylvania’s history from community ...

Benjamin Franklin's speech at the Constitutional Convention carries wisdom we could benefit from today. ISTOCK / Getty Images On a September day, almost exactly 238 years ago, Benjamin Franklin rose ...

In an era where shouting often drowns out reason, we need more voices like Franklin’s — calm, thoughtful, seeking unity over division. By doing so, we honor not only his legacy but also our shared ...

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin is considered to have written many famed expressions, some legitimately and others without evidence. There is no documented evidence that Franklin ever made this ...