By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black The economy is gnawing at the wallets of Americans, and even more so for those who rely on Social Security and […]
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Small businesses can still apply for the Employee Retention Tax Credit—here’s what you need to know
By Barry Eitel Did your small business keep employees on your payroll through the pandemic? Congratulations! You may be eligible for a tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service. The […]
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The Key to Better Credit Scores? Erasing Medical Debt
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black The negative impacts of medical debt on Americans could soon cease if the Biden-Harris administration succeeds in scrubbing medical bills from […]
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Morehouse Men Get $10 Million in Student Debt Forgiven by Activist Group
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black HBCU students win again. Over 2,700 former students of Morehouse College had their debts canceled by the Debt Collective on Monday, […]
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Black, Hispanic and Latina Women Report Increased Confidence in Investing Knowledge and Build Generational Wealth, Finds New J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Study
New research from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management shows Black, Hispanic and Latina women not only learning more about investing, but also taking action with building generational wealth. This data derives […]
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How Black-Owned Credit Unions Empower Their Communities
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black When traditional banks turned away Black Americans, credit unions welcomed them with open arms. Different from a bank, credit unions are […]
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Fearless Fund Fights for the Black American Dream
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black First, they came for affirmative action in colleges. Then, they set their eyes on Black businesses. A Black woman-led venture capital […]
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How to Spot Financial Abuse and Exploitation in Relationships
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black This story is part of “Love Don’t Live Here” Word In Black’s series about how domestic violence impacts our community and what […]
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The Child Tax Credit Cut Poverty. Then Congress Ended It
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Black children had a lot to gain from the expanded Child Tax Credit. In just six months, the credit lifted 2.1 […]
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Social Security Benefits to Increase Despite Republican Calls for Reform
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In the face of increasing pressure from elected Republican officials to reform safety net programs, the Social Security Administration has announced a […]