Business & Finance

Thanks to rapper Rick Ross, the chicken wing chain Wingstop is breaking bank on Wallstreet. In its initial public offering, Wingstop Inc. raised over $110 million. Shares shot up 61 percent on Friday ($19 a...

How To Navigate Today’s Entrepreneurial Landmines Without An MBA By: Ed Basler, CEO of E.J. Basler Co. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Richard Branson. Marc Zuckerberg. Ted Turner. They are just some of the...

Brands are taking an artistic approach when it comes to marketing their products. Not only are beverage companies being more creative, but also alcohol companies as well. 1800® Tequila continues to...

By: Brad Berger, Owner of Cornerstone Financial Strategies, LLC. It’s human to feel envious when a neighbor drives up in an expensive new car or posts photos online of a two-week European vacation. But...

Sir Charles Barkley surprised all recently with the announcement that he's donating $1 million dollars to Morehouse College. The former NBA star made the announcement during a media conference for the...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Wednesday the creation of a new online marketplace for small business owners. The Leveraging Information and Networks to Access Capital (LINC) marketplace...

So, you want to become a celebrity. You want to be the next big socialite. Marsha Friedman's book, Celebritize Yourself, offers strategies to individuals who want to improve their career and business...

Akon is best known for his unwavering contributions to music. Now, the singer/songwriter is pushing the envelope with a huge philanthropic initiative that has been granted $1 billion in funding. Aliaune...

The entrepreneurial spirit may be taking a hit these days. Studies show members of the Millennial generation appear less interested than previous generations in starting their own businesses, preferring...

This infographic was sent to us showing the 10 Most Extreme Jobs in the World. But, after looking at the list, most of these jobs are more than extreme. They are crazy! For instance, a SMOKE JUMPER....

The IRS website is not hacker-proof as many Americans would like to believe. On Tuesday, the agency announced that over 100,000 taxpayers were victims of a identity theft through their "Get Transcript"...

P. Diddy and Drake has reportedly squash their beef, which stemmed from an incident outside of LIV Nightclub in Miami. According to TMZ, the pair met up recently in West Hollywood to "talk it out" and figure...

A recent online survey hosted by Upromise by Sallie Mae suggests that teens and their parents are more concerned about how college will be paid for. Instead of concentrating on making good grades in school...

Rev. Al Sharpton’s daughter is suing the city of New York for $5 million. According to reports, 28 year-old Dominique Sharpton "severely injured, bruised and wounded" her ankle after stumbling on uneven...

As much as people flash stacks of cash and designer labels on Instagram or Twitter, things are not what it seems. That's a #FACT. Either they are lying or have a great job because most Gen Yers (Millennials)...

By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasmineyorkthewriter) A study done by the Citizen’s Financial Group reveals that about 70% of former students worry that they don’t have the necessary financial...

FINANCE EXPERTISE: How couples can stop fighting about money... By: Jordan Niefeld, CPA, CFP Are you constantly worried about all the bickering and blaming when it comes to money within your relationship?...

The hoopla surrounding Dr. Dre's billionaire status was the talk of social media in 2014. As we know now, that $3 billion deal left the Aftermath Records CEO a little short. According to Forbes, Dr. Dre...

By: Jasmine York (@jasmineyorkthewriter), contributing writer Maybe you would like to earn extra cash to splurge on a big getaway for spring break? Maybe you could use extra money to quickly pay down some...

Everything nowadays is about convenience and the ability to do something a lot easier. This is true especially with banking. Instead of logging onto your favorite banking app, now banks are offering you ways...

In the span of one's life, incidents will occur that will have an impact on your finances. It's inevitable. But, are we able to recognize those life triggers? Are we able to anticipate those incidents and make...

The battle of the streaming services has been the topic of discussion for months now. With the relaunch of Jay Z's Tidal and other fixtures in the business like Pandora, the popularity of streaming has carved...

By: Ed Basler, CEO of E.J. Basler Co. Exorbitant student loans constitute just one reason why young people eager to experience the world may want to reconsider college, says Ed Basler, a veteran...

By: Jordan Niefeld, CPA,CFP® With April 15th fast approaching, all taxpayers should keep a few things in mind with trying to minimize what they owe to Uncle Sam. Always Always Always double check your...

By: Dr. Richard R. Reichel Hollywood and the entire United States are missing out on huge opportunities that not only could improve the entertainment industry, but greatly benefit our nation financially...

Don’t Let These Financial Blunders Leave Your Wallet Empty Financial Literacy Month Is A Good Time To Get Your Fiscal House In Order... To err is human, but when mistakes affect your pocketbook it’s...

When it comes to women and money, there is some good news, says Lance Drucker, ChFC, CLU, a veteran financial professional. On average, women are more independent and financially literate than ever before,...

Kandi Burruss is on her way to becoming the next female mogul. The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter has successfully expanded her musical background into a reality television career and business...

Rumor has it...Jay Z and Roc Nation has purchased Tupac Shakur album catalog for $384 million. The news broke on The Breakfast Club morning show, although no other major news outlet has confirmed the rumor....

The practice of issuing payroll on prepaid cards has substantially grew in the past 5 years. Companies such as McDonald's and Taco Bell are known to pay some employees this way. Too bad, many employees are...