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Don’t Let These Financial Blunders Leave Your Wallet Empty Financial Literacy Month Is A Good Time To Get Your Fiscal House In Order... To err is human, but when mistakes affect your pocketbook it’s...

When it comes to women and money, there is some good news, says Lance Drucker, ChFC, CLU, a veteran financial professional. On average, women are more independent and financially literate than ever before,...

Kandi Burruss is on her way to becoming the next female mogul. The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter has successfully expanded her musical background into a reality television career and business...

Criminal activity involving the perpetration of a fraud through the use of the computer or the internet can take many different forms. One common form includes “hacking,” in which a perpetrator uses...

Drexina Nelson, Courtney Rhodes, Uyo Okebie, Eichelberger, Alex Davis, Dina Marto, Saptosa Foster, Shinekia Thomas, Qaadirah Abdur, Rahim Ronda, Racha Penrice at the Dream Big 2015 Summit. via press...

The practice of issuing payroll on prepaid cards has substantially grew in the past 5 years. Companies such as McDonald's and Taco Bell are known to pay some employees this way. Too bad, many employees are...

Over the weekend I got an opportunity to speak with a group of entrepreneurs here in Atlanta. I was invited by a nice young lady name Helena Kelleese, executive ambassador for The Brand Helena K. She hosted an...

Over $5 billion is raised each year via online sites catered to crowdfunding. People seeking financial help with worthy causes such as medical bills, small business start-ups, and college tuition are the type...

Apparently, there's a slow brewing hatred for "Selfie sticks" and many tourist attractions are banning them. The latest gadget craze, the selfie stick, has people carrying them around everywhere. But,...

Well, it's about time someone blew the whistle on DirecTV.  Their cable fees are ridiculous! On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged the cable giant, DirecTV, with misleading customers...

When your dad is Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent, you are bound to become a mogul yourself. But, at the mere age of 2, Sire Jackson is getting his feet wet early. Recently, 50 Cent sat down with Power...

We all aspire to become millionaires. When we talk about "getting money," we often associate $1 million as the target goal. Why $1 million? Why not $100 million or $1 trillion? It's probably because we know...

WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news. It's been fifty years since "Bloody Sunday" when civil rights demonstrators were met with resistence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. As history states, the...

President Barack Obama understands that without more citizens filling jobs, the U.S. economy doesn't stand a real chance at sustaining itself. With this in mind, Obama is pushing a new initiative surrounding...

Selling merchandise (i.e. Tshirts, CDs, Desk Accessories, Clothing, etc) on social media is a difficult task. But, there are innovative ways to make a sale. For instance, Twitter has a Buy Button that can be...

Michael Jordan is now a billionaire. On Monday, Forbes announced their latest list of the world's richest billionaires. For his first time, the NBA legend made the list due to his fortune created by the...

Dr. Dre is being sued for copyright infringement for the use of an unauthorized sample. But, why did it take the plaintiff 25 years to file a lawsuit?? *side eye* According to reports, Dr. Dre and Universal...

Many of us go to work only for the paycheck. We drag ourselves out of bed, day in and day out, no less than 5 days a week. Having to deal with co-workers, customers, and of course the boss, eventually becomes...

Without support and mandates from Congress, the IRS is having a difficult time trying to combat the tax fraud issues that plague the state of Florida. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there are two...

The Associated Press recently released the results to their GfK poll.  What they found out is that the majority of Americans support President Barack Obama's proposal to raise investment taxes on high-income...

By: Gary Marriage Jr., CPA It’s that time of year for part-time help at the local tax-preparation location, when drivers can see seasonal staff standing at busy intersections wearing costumes of the...

More details about Lil Wayne's lawsuit against Cash Money Records has emerged. A copy of the official lawsuit filed is available and it is a lengthy read (over 20 pages total). Luckily, the...

If "Happy" couldn't go any further.... Pharrell Williams, who recently took home two Grammys for the song, now has a deal to release a series of "Happy" children's picture books. The initial four...

Who's up next on the IRS's hit list?!  Keith Sweat.... Uncle Sam is harrassing R&B legend, Keith Sweat, these days for an unpaid tax debt. The IRS claims that Sweat owes over $258,676.82 in back...

Top executives from Facebook and LinkedIn recently joined the Associated Press for an exclusive interview regarding the lack of female presence in the tech industry. The two social network giants will be...

Legal financing (or Legal funding) is the general term for any type of transaction where an individuals interest in a lawsuit is used to obtain financing. Basically, you (the plaintiff) sells a stake in the...

via press release... Comcast today announced a Black History Month celebration that will highlight the incredible work of African American technology entrepreneurs and content creators. Throughout...

If you are thinking of entering the franchise business, one former NBA player has blazed a multi-million dollar trail with several popular restaurant brands. Former LA Laker-Milwaukee Bucks-LA Clippers...

Just because a company generate billions, does not mean it rules the world. In fact, the popularity of a brand determines how valuable the corporation is among consumers and the general population....

Rapper Lil Wayne is suing Cash Money Records for $51 million after claims of being cheated out of $8 million on a record he completed in December 2014. On Wednesday, the Grammy Award-winning performer asked...