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How To Find The Time To Build The Life You Want

January 16, 2012

You have the time to make big changes in your life. The question is, will you use it or let it go to waste?

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Spurned By Hollywood, George Lucas Spends $58 Million Of His Own Money Bringing Tuskegee Airmen Story to Big Screen

January 11, 2012

George Lucas spends his own money to bring the story of the Tuskegee Airmen to the big screen.

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Wealth Wise: Stop Stealing From Yourself

January 9, 2012

“He Who Buys What He Does Not Need Steals From Himself”

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What All Parents Must Ask Before Their Child Choses A College

January 5, 2012

Four year college graduation rates for African-Americans stand at 40.5%. Find out what you can do to increase your child’s chances.

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7 Simple Money Strategies For A Financially Fit New Year

December 29, 2011

Want to make 2012 your best money year ever? Consider implementing these simple money strategies. In no time flat you’ll see more money in your pocket and fewer bills in your mailbox.

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Three Morgan State Alums Put An End to Your Gift Buying Dilemmas

December 23, 2011

In an arena we’re less than 1% of all technology start-ups are created by African-Americans, these three Morgan State alums have created a product that will help you find the perfect gift for those special occasions.

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Bank of America Agrees to Pay $335 Million To Settle Discrimination Charges

December 22, 2011

Bank of America has agreed to pay $335 million dollars to settle allegations that it’s Countrywide Financial unit discriminated against minority home buyers.

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How Three Women Knocked Down By The Recession Came Back Stronger Than Ever

December 18, 2011

This month’s issue of Essence magazine shows how the recession forced three women to re-examine their lives, harness inner strengths, and embrace new realities.

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Tone Deafness and “If I Were A Poor Black Kid”

December 15, 2011

It seems Forbes contributing writer Gene Marks set off a firestorm with his latest column, “If I Were A Poor Black Kid.”

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College Parents: Sleeping on the FAFSA Could Cost You Dearly

December 13, 2011

Procrastination in completing the FAFSA form could cost your child financial aid money.

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Credit Unions 101

November 4, 2011

Credit unions are seeing a lot of love lately after Bank of America announced it would start charging a $5 debit card fee. There’s good reason customers switched to credit unions in droves. Credit unions charge fewer fees, feature better rates on savings and checking accounts, and offer cheaper loans. The Credit Union National Association [...]

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The New Auto Game That’s Taking The Poor For A Ride

October 31, 2011

In an ironic catch-22, many of the nation’s working poor need reliable transportation to get to work or search for a job. But with low salaries and often spotty credit histories obtaining an auto loan can be a nearly impossible challenge. A new breed of entrepreneur has stepped in to take advantage of such dire [...]

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CBO Report: The Rich Get Even Richer

October 28, 2011

Telling us what we’ve probably already suspected, the Congressional Budget Office has released a new report revealing that the rich got much richer over the last three decades. The rest of America, however, hasn’t fared as well. According to the CBO, the top 1% of the wealthiest households saw their after-tax incomes rise 275% between [...]

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President Obama Offers Much Needed Student Loan Relief

October 26, 2011

Speaking to students today at the University of Colorado, President Obama unveiled plans to help students struggling with loan debt. The President’s plan would allow current students to cap their student loan payments at 10% of their discretionary income in 2012, two years earlier than originally proposed. Previously students were required to pay 15% of [...]

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Jay-Z Joins Warren Buffett’s Quest To Teach Kid Entrepreneurs

October 19, 2011

(Video Plays After Commercial) Warren Buffett has always stressed the need to give back. The billionaire investor has pledged $3.25 billion dollars of his own wealth to charity. Now he’s looking to educate the next generation of entrepreneurs through a web based cartoon series called The Secret Millionaires Club. And trust me, this is no [...]

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Why Bank of America Doesn’t Care If You Hate Their $5 Debit Card Fee

October 15, 2011

Recently Bank of America raised a firestorm after announcing it would start charging $5 a month for debit card users. Of course they understood they’d face a backlash of consumer resentment, but truth be told, they didn’t care. That’s right. They knew we’d holler, protest, and make a fuss. But in the end they calculated [...]

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Money Tip: Make Your Credit Card Statement Your Best Friend

October 1, 2011

On Monday mornings NFL coaches around the league spend countless hours reviewing game film from the previous Sunday’s games. They understand that studying past performance is the surest way to guarantee future success. Every detail of every play is scrutinized. What mistakes did the players make? How could the defense have reacted better to audibles [...]

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Conquer Your Financial Problems One Bite At a Time

September 24, 2011

Sometimes it appears hopeless. Who has gotten tired of living paycheck to paycheck, avoiding creditor phone calls, or robbing Peter to pay Paul? Feeling overwhelmed is natural. It’s tempting to bury our heads in the sand, throw in the towel and resign ourselves to the fact that our situations will never change. But don’t let [...]

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College in America

September 19, 2011

The folks over at Online Schools have created an interesting infographic on college costs in America. From their work we can conclude that college is definitely worth the investment. The median salaries of college graduates is between $41,000 and $50,916. Yet, it comes at a cost. The average college graduate leaves with a debt of [...]

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Lessons Learned From the Great Wealth Wipe-Out

September 5, 2011

The recent foreclosure crisis sucked over 371 billion dollars of wealth from communities of color, and nearly 8% of African-Americans lost their homes. Here are four lessons new home buyers can take away from the mortgage meltdown that will prevent their home ownership dreams from going up in flames. Know Your Credit Worthiness If you [...]

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