College Students Save Money Via New ‘BookSmart’ Textbook Rental Program Ms. Bels Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Your Money and You 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...
Master P Tells ‘The Breakfast Club’ Why He’s Against 360 Deals & Being In Music Only For Fame [Video] Ms. Bels Monday, July 8, 2013 The Receipt, The Studio Percy "Master P" Miller recently accompanied his beautiful daughter to Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club. While there to formally introduce Cymphonique, the music mogul discussed the current...
Good For Her: Toni Braxton Settles Bankruptcy Debt + Reunites with Babyface for New Album Ms. Bels Monday, July 8, 2013 Credits & Debits, The Receipt, The Studio It's a new day for Toni Braxton and it's looking good. Despite having to battle health and past financial issues, she's finally shedding some of the negative aspects of her life and...
Dame Dash Can’t Catch A Break…Owes IRS $2.8 Million Ms. Bels Monday, July 8, 2013 The Receipt, Your Money and You 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...
50 Cent Drop Kicks 2nd Baby Momma; Faces Up to 5 Yrs In Jail + $46K In Fines Ms. Bels Thursday, July 4, 2013 $1 Rumors 1 Comment Just when we thought Janet Jackson could hold a secret...here comes shocking news about Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. According to the Los Angeles police department, on June 23, 50 Cent...
That’s Right! Kanye & Kim, Don’t Exploit Your Newborn for $3 Million Ms. Bels Wednesday, July 3, 2013 $1 Rumors, The Receipt, The Studio For years, celebrities have been accepting money from magazines for exclusive rights to their newborn's pictures. I've always found it rather appalling and pathetic that people would stoop that...
Tiffany & Co Exec Faces Charges for $1.3 Million In Stolen Jewels Ms. Bels Wednesday, July 3, 2013 The Receipt You got to keep a close eye on these women as much as you do men these days. SMH A story hit the internet today regarding Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun and charges filed against her by her...
Please, Save Me: Why “Independent” Women Are Fed Up? Ms. Bels Tuesday, July 2, 2013 The Receipt, Your Money and You 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...
Yo Gotti Confirms “No Deal” w/ T.I.’s Grand Hustle; Says “They’re Just Partnas” Ms. Bels Tuesday, July 2, 2013 The Receipt, The Studio Last week, we reported that T.I. confirmed that Yo Gotti was now affiliated (or signed) to Grand Hustle/Hustle Gang imprint. The revelation sparked interest from many blog sites and fans who were...
Oprah Winfrey Is A Winner Again; #1 On Forbes Celebrity 100 List Ms. Bels Friday, June 28, 2013 Power Moves, The Receipt, The Script For the past two consecutive years, good ol' Oprah Winfrey sat in the number two spot. But, in 2013, she had regained her throne as Forbes Celebrity 100's number one lady. Earning a whopping $77...
The Difference Between “Pre-Qualified” VS. “Pre-Approved”… Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 26, 2013 The Receipt, Your Money and You 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...
Rock Band Sues T.I. & Kanye West for Trap Muzik’s “Doin My Job” Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 26, 2013 The Receipt Apparently, not everyone enjoys rap music. A rock band, Bloodstone, recently filed a lawsuit against T.I. and Kanye West for sampling their song without permission. The original song "I'm Just Doing My...
Atlanta Jeweler Sues Soulja Boy for $60,000 Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 25, 2013 $1 Rumors, The Receipt 1 Comment Rappers can wear the bling, but always seem to have a problem with paying for it. Case in point...Soulja Boy. An Atlanta jeweler is suing the rapper for an unpaid debt. Icebox Jewelry, located in the...
Fat Joe Sentenced to 4 Months for $1 Million In Unpaid Taxes Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 25, 2013 The Receipt Uncle Sam is not playing around with these celebrities. Lauryn Hill, Swiss Beatz, Mary J Blige, and others have all felt the sting of the IRS lately. Now, fellow New York rapper Joseph "Fat Joe" Cartagena is...
Step Up Your B-Ball Skills with New ‘Dwyane Wade Driven’ App Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Power Moves, The Game In case you are an athlete and need some additional help with excersises and technique, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has a new app to get you started. The new app called "Dwyane Wade Driven" provides customized...
Dope Stuff: Kid Cudi Creates Label for Beck Beer Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Power Moves, The Receipt, The Studio How artistic can an artist be? This is the question many would ask just to find out if entertainers have other talents outside of the obvious. Well, rapper/actor Kid Cudi continues to go beyond the norm with...
HIV-Positive NY Man Files $4 Million Wrongful Termination Suit Against Volkswagen Ms. Bels Friday, June 21, 2013 The Receipt, The Script In 2013, you would think companies would have a bit more sympathy for their employees with illnesses. Unfortunately, car manufacturer Volkswagen showed no concern for one New York man suffering from HIV....
Magic Johnson Dips Out On Pre-Paid Card Deal; Company files Lawsuit in Florida Ms. Bels Friday, June 21, 2013 $1 Rumors, Foul on the Play, The Receipt A Florida-based pre-paid credit card company filed a lawsuit against Magic Johnson. Yesterday, in Florida District court, Celebrity Cards International claimed that the NBA Hall of Famer and business mogul...
2013 List of “No-Annual Fee, Credit Building & Debt-Lowering” Business Credit Cards Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 19, 2013 The Receipt, Your Money and You 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...
Keys To Creating The Best Logo For Your Business Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 19, 2013 The Receipt What are the some of the most memorable company logos you've ever seen? Coca Cola, Apple, Home Depot, McDonald's, etc easily comes to mind. What make these particular logos considered some of...
Kevin Hart Teams Up w/ Coke Zero for Nationwide Promo Screening of Film ‘Let Me Explain’ Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 18, 2013 5-4-3-2-1, Power Moves Kevin Hart is pumping up marketing efforts for his new film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain by incorporating a message for guys too. In a new partnership with Coca Cola's Coke Zero™ imprint, the...
Jay-Z’s #MagnaCarta HolyGrail Set to Sell 1 Million Copies Before Official Release Date Ms. Bels Monday, June 17, 2013 Power Moves, The Studio One man who always seem to continuing winning when it comes to strategy and business is Jay-Z. It was announce yesterday that the Jigga Man will release his new album titled Magna...
Event Recap: Young Jeezy Celebrates Partnership w/Gourmet Footwear @ Wish ATL [Exclusive Photos] Ms. Bels Monday, June 17, 2013 Power Moves, The Runway, The Vault, Trendsetters 1 Comment On Thursday, June 13th, platinum recording artist Young Jeezy celebrated his new partnership with Gourmet Footwear. The event was held at Wish Atlanta Boutique (located in the Little 5 Points...
UPDATE: 2 Chainz Clears Up Robbery Attempt “I Knew It Wasn’t Like An Episode of ‘Punk’d.” @ Hot 107.9 ATL Ms. Bels Friday, June 14, 2013 $1 Rumors, The Studio 2 Chainz Original Post: TMZ Catches 2 Chainz In A Lie About Robbery; Video Proof Surfaces SMH... I guess the Feds were watching after all. After word spread that 2...
Steve Harvey Shares Some Valuable Lessons on Achieving Success; Talk Show Renewed Through 2016 Ms. Bels Friday, June 14, 2013 Power Moves, The Receipt, Tune In Yesterday on "The Steve Harvey Show", Harvey talked briefly about his rise to the top and how he achieved success. What was interesting was that, he told the audience that there are several...
Help Me I’m Falling…One Woman’s Personal Dealings with Stress & Anxiety admin Thursday, June 13, 2013 The Receipt “A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in...
The Under 30 CEO: Sky’s The Limit’s Jakeem Smith Shows Veterans A Refreshed Way of PR & Branding Ms. Bels Thursday, June 13, 2013 Power Moves, The Script, The Vault The business of public relations requires an individual who is "in-the-know". A person who is social and has an a flair for diffusing crisis situations. Whether that person communicates...
Celebrity Fathers & Sons Who’s Making Bank Together Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Power Moves Will & Jaden Smith @ 'After Earth' Press Conference in Japan Fathers Day is this weekend, June 16. Often men complain that they don't get recognized enough, so this is one day...
AT&T & Yamaha Expands Business; 1000 + Jobs Hit The Georgia Market Ms. Bels Wednesday, June 12, 2013 The Receipt As the state of Georgia sees a steady decline in the unemployment rate, some existing corporations are expanding their businesses and providing additional job...
Negotiation Strategies That’ll Give You What You Want Out of Life Ms. Bels Tuesday, June 11, 2013 The Receipt, Your Money and You 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...