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 […]
Category: Finance
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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 […]
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Biden-Harris Administration Protects Consumers from Junk Fees
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a bid to shield consumers from hidden and excessive charges, the Biden-Harris Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
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She Reps: Ashley Carr
Ashley Carr, a native of Dallas and the eldest sister of Atatiana Carr-Jefferson, serves as an Engagement Financial Advisor at Deloitte. In this role, she plays a crucial part in […]
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Preparing for Climate Disasters Can Protect Black Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Climate disasters are here to stay, and they’re putting excessive and unequal burdens on the finances of Black Americans. Since 1980, […]
Posted inEducation
Biden Cancels $37 Million in University of Phoenix Student Debt
The Department of Education has approved another round of debt forgiveness for 1,200 graduates and former students of the University of Phoenix, totaling $37 million in student loans, due to the school’s misleading advertising campaign.
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Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However, Blum’s American Alliance for Equal Rights contends that this program violates a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracts.
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Changing Trajectories: Financial Planning Puts Black Folks on Track
Passing down financial knowledge is common in the Black community, yet there’s a potential danger in sharing incorrect financial advice that could put someone on the wrong path.
