Business & Finance

Over the weekend I got an opportunity to speak with a group of entrepreneurs here in Atlanta. I was invited by a nice young lady name Helena Kelleese, executive ambassador for The Brand Helena K. She hosted an...

Over $5 billion is raised each year via online sites catered to crowdfunding. People seeking financial help with worthy causes such as medical bills, small business start-ups, and college tuition are the type...

Word spread like wildfire last Friday about Pastor Creflo Dollar's absurd fundraising request. The Atlanta-based pastor posted an online account in hopes of raising $65 million for a new private jet. Instead...

Well, it's about time someone blew the whistle on DirecTV.  Their cable fees are ridiculous! On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged the cable giant, DirecTV, with misleading customers...

In the aftermath of the SAE's racist bus ride, all residents of their frat house are being kicked out and their chef is too. Howard Dixon, the black chef for the fraternity, has cooked for the...

In part three of our discussion on "Is It Worth The Fame?," public relations expert Jakeem Smith offers his perspective on celebrity and the public notoriety that comes with the territory. The...

When your dad is Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent, you are bound to become a mogul yourself. But, at the mere age of 2, Sire Jackson is getting his feet wet early. Recently, 50 Cent sat down with Power...

We all aspire to become millionaires. When we talk about "getting money," we often associate $1 million as the target goal. Why $1 million? Why not $100 million or $1 trillion? It's probably because we know...

WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news. It's been fifty years since "Bloody Sunday" when civil rights demonstrators were met with resistence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. As history states, the...

President Barack Obama understands that without more citizens filling jobs, the U.S. economy doesn't stand a real chance at sustaining itself. With this in mind, Obama is pushing a new initiative surrounding...

Selling merchandise (i.e. Tshirts, CDs, Desk Accessories, Clothing, etc) on social media is a difficult task. But, there are innovative ways to make a sale. For instance, Twitter has a Buy Button that can be...

If you are a minority or woman and have dreams of becoming the next big sitcom writer, you may need to think twice about your career choice. A recent study shows that many of the major television networks...

In this three part review, STACKS Magazine talks with public relations expert Jakeem Smith about the negative intricacies of being famous. During our first discussion, Smith went into detail about how to...

Michael Jordan is now a billionaire. On Monday, Forbes announced their latest list of the world's richest billionaires. For his first time, the NBA legend made the list due to his fortune created by the...

Drumma Boy (also known as D. Boy Fresh) has come a long way since STACKS Magazine's first interview with the music producer - composer extraordinaire. He's went on to produce numerous hits with many of hip...

On Saturday, February 21st, Tanqueray hosted Atlanta's Summerour Studio: The Tanqueray Trunk Show. The nationwide campaign brings the culture's most influential brand architects together to discuss business...

In an industry where business professionals are oftentimes urged to be "politically correct," getting to know a person's stance on a topic can be compelling if revealed. Additionally, the revelation can...

Without support and mandates from Congress, the IRS is having a difficult time trying to combat the tax fraud issues that plague the state of Florida. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there are two...

The "Bossy" singer-songwriter, Kelis, is ready to shake her milkshake sauce across the globe. Her longstanding affinity for food will now be accompanied with "Bounty & Full" sauces.  She took to her...

The Associated Press recently released the results to their GfK poll.  What they found out is that the majority of Americans support President Barack Obama's proposal to raise investment taxes on high-income...

By: Gary Marriage Jr., CPA It’s that time of year for part-time help at the local tax-preparation location, when drivers can see seasonal staff standing at busy intersections wearing costumes of the...

More details about Lil Wayne's lawsuit against Cash Money Records has emerged. A copy of the official lawsuit filed is available and it is a lengthy read (over 20 pages total). Luckily, the...

Podcast have become a trend that continues to grow in popularity. The reason for this is its ability to communicate across the internet, which reaches millions of people worldwide. Another reason why podcast...

Legal financing (or Legal funding) is the general term for any type of transaction where an individuals interest in a lawsuit is used to obtain financing. Basically, you (the plaintiff) sells a stake in the...

Here is a great opportunity if you are striving to get out of debt in 2015. The fundamentals of personal finance are simplified and now available for FREE in Managing Your Money, available for eBook...

via press release... Comcast today announced a Black History Month celebration that will highlight the incredible work of African American technology entrepreneurs and content creators. Throughout...

If you are thinking of entering the franchise business, one former NBA player has blazed a multi-million dollar trail with several popular restaurant brands. Former LA Laker-Milwaukee Bucks-LA Clippers...

Just because a company generate billions, does not mean it rules the world. In fact, the popularity of a brand determines how valuable the corporation is among consumers and the general population....

By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasmineyorkthewriter) With so many other resources readily available at our fingertips, it was only a matter of time before internet banks would be made available. In...

Everyone has a book or aspiring to write one. Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, there are individuals all across the world that possess the gift of writing. And for any aspiring author who wishes to write...