By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a recent SiriusXM interview with Gayle King, iconic actress Taraji P. Henson bravely addressed the pervasive issue of pay […]
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8 Gift Ideas to Boost Financial Literacy and Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black In a world where financial literacy is paramount, gifting the keys and knowledge of wealth-building and long-lasting prosperity is a great way to […]
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Smoke and Mirrors: Rise in Black Net Worth Is Not What It Seems
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Black net worths are on the rise — for now. A recent report from the Federal Reserve found that in the […]
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Vista Bank is opening a branch in South Dallas as other banks attempt to increase “community banking”
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press The last time a bank branch opened in South Dallas was nearly three decades ago. The next one should open in […]
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Keke Palmer Keeps Minding Her Black-Owned Business
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Originally appeared in Word in Black It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Black folks love Keke “Keep a Bag” Palmer. Since 2004 when she made her debut […]
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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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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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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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Closing the Wealth Gap in Black America through investing in innovation
Black America’s wealth gap can be closed by more individuals actively participating in new economies. The old economy relies on manipulation and debt to reshuffle wealth, while the new economy creates wealth where it previously did not exist.
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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.