The Receipt

By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasmineyorkthewriter) With so many other resources readily available at our fingertips, it was only a matter of time before internet banks would be made available. In...

Everyone has a book or aspiring to write one. Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, there are individuals all across the world that possess the gift of writing. And for any aspiring author who wishes to write...

American's are, literally, weathering the storm now due to winter storms. In the New Jersey/New York area, the Weather Channel predicts that both states will see at least 3 foot of snow as Winter Storm Juno...

Despite the economic hardships many African-Americans face, there's still millions of Blacks who are doing pretty good for themselves. According to a recent article on Forbes.com, Blacks remain in more...

 True job security is becoming a myth. In recent years, a compilation of studies from the U.S Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal that about 20,000 people lose their job every day. Many of...

Before you use a program or online service to prepare your tax return, you may want to check the fine print and make sure you're getting what you pay for. Intuit's popular TurboTax Deluxe Edition recently...

With over a billion viewers worldwide, the Super Bowl is a goldmine for companies and its host city. The level of exposure, physically and financially, is pretty major. Cities bring in millions and...

By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasmineyorkthewriter)   If you’re always on the go and wish there was more time to read self-help books to learn how to thrive in life, business, and...

  So...the self-proclaimed King of the South is opening up a new restaurant/lounge in Atlanta. Although, T.I. is a renaissance man and a known hustler, the thought of him venturing into the...

French authorities are on the manhunt for two brothers, Cherif and Said Kouachi, for the deadly attack that killed 12 employees of a local satirical newspaper.  On Wednesday, 12 people were killed...

The ex-wife of oil tycoon, Harold Hamm, may very well become the richest woman in the world if the court rules in her favor. On Tuesday, news spread quickly about a hand-written check made out to Sue...

With a new year comes new priorities. For 2015, however, a main priority should be is to get your finances in order. One way to cleverly maintain a firm grip on how much you spend and what you save, is...

Solange is probably sitting at home right now saying, "The IRS ain't sh-t!" Just days after she tied the knot, TMZ is reporting that Solange was informed that she owes $55,000 for unpaid taxes. Here's...

AirAsia Flight QZ8501 disappeared in the Indonesian airspace on 7:24 AM on Sunday, December 28. The flight was carrying 162 passengers from Surabaya to Singapore. Flight QZ8501 went off the radar between...

Christmas is over and it's time to get rid of that ugly holiday sweater. Traditionally, December 26 is known for great shopping deals or tons of givebacks. This is the day people make store returns,...

It's almost 2015 and with the new year comes tax time! As law-abiding tax paying citizens, we often look to tax professionals to prepare our tax returns and ensure that we receive the best refund possible....

Accordingly, Forbes announced their annual list of highest-paid musicians with Dr. Dre landing in the no. 1 spot. The 49-year old multi-platinum producer tops the list due to $620 million earned in...

Sony Pictures is expected to take an estimated $90 million financial hit behind the recent email hacks. "The Interview," which was scheduled to be out on Christmas Day, will not be released due to the...

iOne or Interactive One (interactiveone.com), the number one online platform for the African American and New Urban community, recently announced that it has acquired GlobalGrind (globalgrind.com). As the...

One thing I've learned in the past several years is that the entertainment business is a funny-acting one. This business is filled with "posers" who look to red carpets for self-gratification. They pretend to...

Beyonce's self-titled album, Beyonce, is yet again causing a stir. Beyonce was released one year ago, with "Drunk in Love" being a fan favorite. Well, according to several news reports, "Drunk in Love" is...

  By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasminethewriter)   Earlier this year, Hannah Walton became the youngest store owner in Alexander City, Alabama. Before that, this award-winning...

Sony Pictures Entertainment is hoping that the threat of a lawsuit can help stop the spread of private company documents. Over the past week, Sony has experienced a major embarrassment after company...

The terrible accident that left Tracy Morgan hospitalized for two weeks (and out-of-work) has left him financially unstable.  But, the driver  who is blamed for the accident, believes Morgan is lying...

By: Jasmine York, contributing writer If you’re the type of person who can’t seem to figure out exactly where all your money goes after each paycheck - or maybe you want to stop living paycheck to...

This week, we are going to take a break from the gossip and rumors and instead focus on real life issues. This is still The Ratchet Report, but this piece is intended to focus on the real "ratchetness"...

Nearly half of all American women, no matter their background, share a fear that may seem odd given the wealth of some: They are afraid of losing their financial independence, otherwise known as “Bag Lady...

Uber has become the hot new thing for drivers who prefer to take a break every now and then.  The car service company, which allows people to call up a ride from just about any location, is now offered in...

Our #WealthyWishWednesday selection this week goes to none other than the rarest diamond in the world, The Blue Diamond. Known as the most sought after diamond in the world, collectors and diamond...

Ever wanted to attend a sports game or Beyonce's concert in style?? Well, there's a website that can help you secure one of those premium seats or private suites. It is called SuiteHop.com. SuiteHop is the...