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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...

Terri Chimon Williams, the sister of Atlanta rapper OJ da Juiceman, was found not guilty for the 2013 murder of Charlese Brooks aka "Ms. Atlanta." On Monday July 13th, Williams walked out of the Dekalb...

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...

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,...

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...

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...