Business & Finance

Yes. It is almost tax time and one of the main concerns for tax payers is the amount of their refund. So, how can someone maximize their refund? Well, the two simplest ways to do that hasn't changed in many...

Black Friday is approaching. As consumers prepare for the whirlwind shopping experience, their main goal is to cop the best deals or discounts. To help locate the best retailers with the best deals, personal...

Working in corporate america can be a real melancholy experience. With over 14 years of dealing with internal politics and constant struggle to prove my worth, I can say, there was one boss in particular that...

By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasminethewriter)   According to studies done at the Rich Habits Institute, about 81% of the wealthy maintain a to-do lists opposed to only 19% of the poor....

The Duracell family recently welcomed their new owner, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.  In a deal valued at an estimated $3 billion, Proctor & Gamble Co. sold the battery brand to the holding company, which is...

In order to be successful, you have to change your mind state. Your mind - and the way your thoughts are set up - hugely impacts your personal growth. But, some people stifle their growth because of unstable...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasminethewriter) Impressing employers is not easy, especially when you have absolutely no experience. That along with an irrelevant educational...

  For an undisclosed amount of money, Jay-Z acquires "Ace of Spades" champagne. The Roc Nation CEO recently purchased the spirits from Armand de Brignac, which is produced by a group from...

"More than 40 million young Americans now carry well over one trillion dollars in total student loan debt; with many only three years removed from graduation finding themselves in default at staggering rates,"...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasminethewriter)   Making a budget can be tricky, especially when someone’s not sure about the percentage of their income they should be...

    One of digital media's top competitors of online video, Whistle Sports, recently received a huge investment. European satellite-TV company, BSkyB, has invested $7 million into the...

While catching up on ratchet TV (a la "Love and Hip Hop Hollywood"), I got to thinking about the business/friend dynamic of Ray J and Morgan Hardman. The new franchise completed its seventh episode on Monday,...

  Hollywood, CA is the city where most people go to follow through on their aspirations to become the next Meryl Streep or Steven Spielberg. With nothing in their pockets but a dollar and a dream,...

  Last week, Hyundai hosted an event in honor of their new advertising campaign, "Hyundai Smarter."   The event took place at The Estate in Atlanta and was attended, mostly, by women of color who...

Did you know that Toastmasters International was founded 9 0 years ago? Yes. On October 22, 1924, Ralp C. Smedley held the first meeting in the basement of YMCA in Santa Ana, California. In 90 years,...

When I began to get out and network as a business owner, never in a million years did I think I'd end up in conversations with people who lacked business etiquette. The etiquette I'm speaking of is one where...

By the end of the week, the European Union nations plans to have raised over $1.27 billion to aid the Ebola crisis. Twenty-eight foreign leaders began talks on Monday on ways to fight Ebola. With the money...

In case you are in the process of purchasing a new car, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) recently announced their choices for Best Car Deals for the Month of October. The deals listed consists of the best lease,...

  CNN has canceled multiple series. As expected, the CNN workforce is feeling the affects of  the 1000+ jobs that Turner Broadcasting announced last week that they were eliminating. Per...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer / @jasmineyorkthewriter   Taalat and Tai, the husband and wife duo pioneering the blog across social media entitled His and Her Money, which...

  Media mogul-talk show host-philanthropist-film producer -author, Steve Harvey, recently expanded his empire by entering into the niche online dating industry. In a joint venture with IAC, the...

  If you are in the process of starting a business, the second most important step is to determine if you need a business license or permit. The first step, of course, is to determine the structure...

Just when passengers were happy to receive a free round-trip ticket after reaching 25,000 miles... Delta Airlines recently announced a list of spending limits to their SkyMiles mileage program. Earlier...

The ex-husband of soul singer Melba Moore was recently convicted for his part in a $2.1 million Ponzi scheme.  The 68-year old, Charles Huggins, a music producer who's worked with stars like Whitney...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer   Although investing at any age is an advantage, it’s not the best idea to wait until your 40s to start thinking about building a nest egg. In...

The unemployment rate, especially for African-Americans, continues to dip instead of improve. Simply put, there are millions of Americans out of jobs. Although there are companies who post advertisements...

Reports recently announced that Turner Broadcasting, the parent of the CNN, TBS and TNT networks, will be eliminating about 1,475 jobs. Founded by Ted Turner, Turner Broadcasting has struggled to compete...

If you could purchase anything you wanted, what would it be? Well, starting now STACKS Magazine will compile a list of “wealthy wishes” that should help motivate every go-getter. Although money and lavish...

Last week, news broke that The Potter's House pastor, Bishop T. D. Jakes, is seeking legal action against rapper Young Jeezy.  Jakes caught wind of Jeezy's remix to his song ""Holy Ghost," which features...

  Following a successful round of auditions in Denver earlier this month, producers of The Marijuana Show, a new web series, have selected 22 participants for callbacks. These lucky ganjaprenuers...