Business & Finance

During the grand opening of Gocha Salon in Midtown Atlanta this past Saturday (Aug. 15), arguably the most iconic figure in the hair care industry was in attendance. John Paul Dejoria, who's net worth an...

By: Bryan S. Slovon, CEO of Stuart Financial Group After a lifetime of earning and saving, one might expect a comfortable and financially secure retirement, especially with a reliable financial advisor...

4 Ways Young People Can Impact The World By: Jonathan Maher, author and entrepreneurial activist   The younger you are as a registered voter in the United States, the less likely you are to cast...

The music industry will suck the life out of you if you let it. This is why, as an artist, you must remember that this is YOUR life. You control what deals you sign, what people you allow to manage you....

Thought we'd share this article on parents co-signing for credit cards for their kids. Please read it and if you or someone you know is guilty of it, maybe you can help stop this from...

What we want to know around here is Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent broke? Or is he just pulling a fast one on the judicial system? On Monday, August 3rd, 50 Cent filed court papers listing business losses of...

Investment Advisor Seeks To Debunk Myths About Women And Finances By: Cynthia Fick, author and financial advisor   It’s a perplexing situation. Women control half of the wealth in the United...

Are Businesses Too Timid With Their Growth Plans? Corporate Development Expert Says CEOs & Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Sell Their Vision Short By: Cameron Herold, author and business development...

  Curtis Jackson aka "50 Cent" appeared on the season 4 premiere of "Larry King Now" and detailed his legal woes, bankruptcy, thoughts on police brutality, Southpaw and more.  Also, 50 talks...

The death of Bobbi Kristina Brown is a weird indication of how you never really know the fate of one's life. As untimely as the death of her mother, singer Whitney Houston three years ago, Bobbi Kristina's...

By Jim Chilton, CEO, SOFA.org At my fifth and last child’s high school graduation, I settled into a seat next to a gentleman who was the father of another graduate. When the ceremony ended, most of...

We interrupt this week's Ratchet Report for a call to action. Time is long overdue to wake up! Over the course of several years there have been multiple homicide cover ups connected to police departments...

By: Faisal Quyyumi, contributing intern (@_faisalquyyumi) Donald Trump is the richest presidential candidate and it’s not even close. The second richest candidate is former CEO of Hewlett-Packard,...

The youth of today is a total different breed from when I was growing up. Young men and women have a real since of urgency about life. They want to obtain a job sooner. They aspire to be their own bosses....

By: Faisal Quyyumi, contributing intern (@_faisalquyyumi)  Twelve years of negotiations have led us too an extremely vital moment in American history, which could put an end to one of the most serious...

How To Be Your Own Economic Quarterback - You Need To Be The MVP Every Year, Financial Planner Says By: Bryan S. Slovon, CEO and financial planner   After a lifetime of earning and saving, one...

In a recent report issued by Berklee College of Music and ReThink Music, several components of the music industry was dissected to see what problems artists face. One of the main problems was the inaccuracies...

By: Faisal Quyyumi, contributing intern (@_faisalquyyumi) About a month after David Sweat and Richard Matt escaped in New York, maximum security prisons continue to lack proper enforcement. Joaquín...

By: Faisal Quyyumi, contributing intern (@_faisalguyyumi)   On Monday, July 6th, President Barack Obama delivered a speech about his mission against the terrorist group known as ISIS (Islamic State...

Sibling Rivalries And Old Grudges Can Surface When Money Is On The Line, Family Wealth Guru Says By: John Pankauski, attorney/author   The recently deceased don’t always ingratiate themselves...

In April 2015, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, U.S. Bank, surveyed over 1,600 college students. The survey's goal was to find out how much do students understand personal finance. Areas...

  By: Cynthia Fick, investment advisor and author   It’s a perplexing situation. Women control half of the wealth in the United States, yet studies have shown that many of them are...

For individuals who support various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, you can now donate at your local convenient store or retailer. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, The American Heart...

It's hard out here for a pimp, especially when it comes to starting a career. Not only are older individuals (who are looking to change career paths) are depressed, but also young adults who are just starting...

Forbes' 16th annual Celebrity 100 List is here and topping the list is Floyd Mayweather.  The list captures the 2015 earnings (pretax income earned from June 1, 2014 to June 1, 2015) of athletes,...

The mother of Diddy's oldest son, Quincy, can't pay her rent and now the Sean John CEO is to blame. News regarding Misa Hylton-Brim's finances hit the net last year. Apparently, the former wardrobe stylist...

By: Cameron Herold, Author/Lecturer   Variety in business is generally good, but when it comes to profit and revenue, an entrepreneur’s expectations should be fairly singular – GO...

For about three months now, television mogul/comedian Byron Allen has publicly expressed his disgust with President Barack Obama's lack of leadership. In an article on the Huffington Post, Allen details why...

One of the worst parts about doing business is when someone goes back on a promise. Once an agreement is in writing and signed off on, contracts are "binding." If a person or company negates on the promises...

You win some and you lose some. For 50 Cent, his venture into boxing promotions was a loss. His company, SMS Promotions, filed for bankruptcy a month ago with claims of being in debt up to $600,000. Well,...