Your Money and You

    Do you have an idea for a business you want to start? Are you planning to return to college to finish up?  Both of these questions involve some sort of "goal" you want to accomplish,...

  Being able to manage your personal life, in general, is hard in itself. But, management takes on another level when it involves money.   Many people are out of jobs, living on ends...

  Boston Market has announced that from October 6 to October 13, all federal employees and military personnel with a valid government ID will receive a whole chicken for free with the purchase of a...

As a child grows up, parents oftentimes think of what he or she will choose as a career choice. But, in order to become that doctor or lawyer, parents understand that the only way to get there is to attend...

After filing bankruptcy, is it difficult to qualify for credit and loans?   While much will depend on your specific situation (credit score, income, age of bankruptcy, etc.), it doesn't have to be...

  Despite the rise in the economy,  some people in the black community have not benefited from it much at all. In July 2013, the unemployment rate was nearly twice that of whites according to the...

  Are you aware that as an entrepreneur you have the opportunity to establish, and maintain credit as a business entity and as an individual keeping the two files totally separate? For...

  When entering their last year of college, most students are lining up internships. College counselors suggests that students look for internships that will give them hands-on training specific...

  After the storm passes, there's always a blessing waiting on you right around the corner.   This is true in the case of Robert Miles. The former crack addict and New York maintenance...

  One of the most important objectives when starting a business is creating a detail overview of what your doing. To do this, compile this information in a document known as a business plan. In the...

  Honestly, I never knew there was such a term. Throughout my life, I oftentimes seen people exchange food stamps or EBT cards for cash. Heck, I've even purchased a few.  The exchange is an...

  The city of Gary, Indiana has done something good for their local citizens. In effort to stabilize some of their decapitated University Park neighborhood, the city purchased unoccupied homes from...

An article recently posted here revealed some surprising news when it comes to sex and higher salaries. According to Dr. Nick Drydakis, a lecturer at Lord Ashcroft International Business School in the U.K., a...

Do you have a wallet full of credit cards?  If you did paid them off, would you get rid of the cards completely?  If you're thinking that you can't survive without a credit card, I have news for you...you...

  Nowadays, marriages are ending faster than it take a couple to say their vows.  Couples are finding themselves married to strangers or people whom they never really got to know.  So, what is...

President Barack Obama is scheduled to sign into law new student loan terms which will reduce interest rates.  The law will affect the student loan recipients who are currently enrolled in school, graduates,...

  I remember having a green Saturn Sedan in college. That little car was good on fuel and journeyed up and down 85 South from Montgomery to Atlanta like a trooper. By me never really appreciating...

  In conjunction with the Center for Working Families organization, Operation HOPE-Atlanta is sponsoring free workshops for students grades 4-12.  The program, "Banking for Our Future", have had...

Here's an interesting article posted on MSN...   A new study by Sallie Mae found that 36 percent of students from wealthy families received scholarships averaging $10,213 for the school year just...

Through Sallie Mae, the national leader in specialized financial education, a new website has been developed to help parents save a few bucks this school year.  The site, Upromise.com, is an online one-stop...

  On Saturday, STACKS Magazine had the pleasure of attending the "Back-2-School Fun Fest" event held by The Center for Working Families. The outdoor/indoor event, located at Dunbar Recreation...

  Of course, we've heard of similar incidents in which credit reports were never rid of discrepancies. But, this story may be the first that concluded with a huge payout.   According to the AJC,...

  One of the scariest thoughts in life is wondering if you can financially survive in this world. Everyday, we see people end up in situations that leave them with no choice but to penny pinch....

  Multi-platinum producer/songwriter, Terius Youngdell Nash aka The-Dream, posted a photo that caught my attention this week.  While taking a trip to North Carolina, with his kids, the thought of...

  Most colleges and universities' fall term starts in August and the thought of how much it costs to send a child to school scares parents. On top of tuition, room and board, food, etc, the number...

  The one-time highly successful friend to Jay-Z and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records has been catching financial hell lately.  Earlier this year, Damon Dash admitted that he was losing several...

  If you are connoisseur of hip hop music, then I'm sure you remember the 1993 hit "Captain Save A Hoe". In E-40's unique use of word play, he expresses his feelings about men who trick off on...

You'd be surprise how many people confuse the meanings of "pre-qualified" and "pre-approved". When submitting a loan application, individuals become so consumed with paperwork that they forget that there...

  As a business owner with no credit cards, I've been told numerous times that I need one to build up credit. But with so many companies out there to choose from, I'm skeptical on what credit card...

  During my past experience as an event planner, I learned early on that being able to negotiate was something that was going to take some skill.  Whether it was securing venues or pricing...