Credits & Debits

  The term "twerk" surfaced a few years ago, although the dance has been popular and given several different names for years now. Twerking was once juking, which was once bumping, which was...

Photo Credit: Gary Police Department   Some things you hear about is just makes you sick to the stomach....   Natisha Hillard, 25 year old Gary, Indiana native, was recently arrested for...

Each year, Americans file their taxes in anticipation of receiving "free" money. Some of us, who are not as lucky, have to pay Uncle Sam back. While others eagerly awaits their refund so that they can spend it...

  Well well...look who's paired up and ventured into the food industry.    Stevie J and Benzino, co-stars of the hit reality show "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta", recently opened a bistro...

  Today (January 28) would have been Richmond Barthe’s 113th year of life. Barthe was born in 1901 in Bay St Louis, Mississippi. He was big during the Harlem Renaissance movement and was...

Photo Credit: Bankrate.com & IRS.gov   The IRS says there's millions in unclaimed tax refunds just waiting to be claimed by Americans. A total of $917 million has been unaccounted for since the...

Each week Stacks Mag will bring our readers “The Ratchet Report”…. We will highlight hot topics that have made headline news that make us say “Really”….. We will choose one report to receive the...

  What kids really need in to today’s society are role models. They need someone to be there for them, when or if their parents aren’t. They need someone to show them what’s right from...

  Most filers rely on a tax accountant or CPA to answer questions they may have regarding taxes. It's convenient so why not. That's what we pay them for, right? Yes, as filers, we do pay the CPA...

  Porsha Williams (formerly Stewart) new year is not starting off too well.  Seeing her life play out on Season 6 of "Real Housewives of Atlanta", would make a woman second guess the whole reality...

  A scam involving an Alpharetta, Georgia  police department has local residents up in arms.   Apparently, several victims have come forth to file police reports about a person making...

  Photo Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/The State Journals/AP   Interesting statistics recently hit the news regarding our young Black and Hispanic men. But, is it a...

Photo Credit: www.smartrelationshipsadvice.com   We never knew this existed until now. Apparently, some insurance companies offer policies which can protect you from any unwarranted wedding...

  No little girl dreams of being a single mother and the lavish lifestyle that come with it balancing children, career and love. I’m pretty sure the ideal situation has something to do with a prince...

  On Sunday (Jan 19), Detroit-native Mario Johnson celebrated the one year anniversary of his restaurant, MOJO's Motown Eatery.  The event brought out several local celebrities, socialites, media,...

Janet Jackson, event host   On Thursday (Jan. 16), Janet Jackson, founder of Boss Chix & Jackson Events & Entertainment and Meme, owner of House of PR hosted a charity event in honor of...

  From Kim and Kanye, to Ciara and Future, then there was Kelly and Tim now we have Bobbi and Nick. Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon got engaged for the third time in almost three years, now...

Who said Reality TV wasn’t Real… Not According to the Gosselin Twins   Kate Gosselin is humiliated by her children on national TV…. Kate Gosselin well known reality star for being the mother...

  Media mogul and philanthropist, Steve Harvey, has partnered up with Coca-Cola to offer a once-in-a-lifetime apprenticeship opportunity. The apprenticeship(s) will be awarded to two lucky...

  One month from now, Valentines Day will be here. The one day that romance tends to fill the atmosphere and lovers express joy for one another. In most cases, couples go out to a nice dinner and a...

  As up and coming artists, you dream of being the next opening act at a major concert or show. If such an opportunity appeared today, would you waste any time taking it? NO. Of course not...no...

Photo credit: NYTimes.com     Drug cartels have created various means to move product into the U.S.  Since the 1990s, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says that there has been 170...

Photo Credit: GlobalPost.com   In two weeks, President Barack Obama will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint Congress. The American people will, at that time, learn of several ways...

  If you've been frequenting this site to read my posts, by now, you should know that I'm a big fan of Tony Robbins. His ability to clearly interpret how the spiritual being connects to everyday...

  On Saturday, January 11, 2014 elegance united at the GA World Congress Center for the Second Annual Georgia Entertainment Gala. The event shines the spotlight on talented individuals working in...

Photo courtesy of model, Aja "Bird B" Ellington   Nappy, short, long, curly, bald, wavy, natural; these are some of the many words people use to describe their hair. Remember back when India Arie...

  Thanks to tax preparation software, more of us are making fewer mistakes on our annual tax returns. But still, just one slip in entering information on your computer could end up costing you, either in...

  Gospel great Marvin Sapp accused Stalker Dr. Teleka Patrick is missing   Michigan Dr. Teleka Patrick missing without any traces to be found…. CNN reported that the 30 year woman that...

  Educators, here's something special from Barnes & Noble for you and your classroom.    The nations largest bookseller announced that it will show appreciation to educators during...

  Seasons change. A new year comes, and with it, many individuals turn the page to a next chapter in their lives. This week, life-changing announcements were made by two of our favs in the music...