The Receipt

  Besides the obvious which is being denied additional credit when needed there is also another price to pay for having bad credit that is just as bad and that price can be summed up in three words...

Photo Credit: Merrill Edge   Nowadays, young people understand the meaning of hard work. They also know that with hard work, substantial amounts of money can be made. So, in today's society, you...

I Stole Jewelry Because I Couldn’t Have Children   Former Vice President steals $2 million in jewelry….Ingrid Lederhaas – Okun former Vice President of Tiffany & Co. was sentenced to a...

  Forbes Investment Guide 2014 is out.  This handy special edition guide is now available for millions of people to buy. The guide consists of financial tips from Forbes staff and savvy...

  Despite the few glitches remaining on HealthCare.gov's website, many Americans have completed the application process and will receive health insurance in 2014.  However, some registrants have...

  Most people celebrated Christmas yesterday surrounded by family and close friends. This time of fellowship allows everyone to enjoy their blessings and give unto others. This is one reason why...

  Recently, an ABC correspondent traveled to Canal Street (in New York City) to dive into the world of counterfeit handbags.  This is big business and it has changed over the years when it comes...

  American Express has agreed to pay at least $75.7 million to stop an ongoing investigation into their identity theft protection service.   The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation...

  S. Renee Smith is a celebrated image consultant, author, columnist, and motivational speaker. She's spent years teaching proper branding techniques that has helped individuals move forward in...

  Beyonce sold 1 million albums worldwide in one week. No promo, no press interviews, and no hype. She clearly made a statement with the release of this surprise self-titled album, Beyonce.  But,...

  Last night, Nancy's Pizza (Buckhead-ATL) was the site for Saving Our Daughters (S.O.D.) annual Toy Drive For A Cause. This year, Dirty Money's Kalenna Harper joined the organization as their...

  Herbal vaporizers have become the wave of the future for smokers. From the initial hookah sticks to E-cigarettes, vaporizers are a popular trend that's giving people another opportunity at living...

  Ménage à Trois Turned Bad...Ending in Death   New York woman murdered by live-in lovers…. Sheryl Outerbridge a mother of 3 from Harlem, NY was pronounced dead by medical examiners...

  With prisons and jail cells over-populated with minorities and uneducated men (and women), it is great to see a group that's making a difference by providing a resource to end inmate...

  Two lucky individuals won the $636 million Mega Millions lotto drawing last night. The confirmation of their whereabouts were made public early this morning. Apparently, San Jose, California and...

  In 2013, Atlanta rapper Jeezy began using the hashtag #BossUp on Instagram photos. Clearly, it was signifying his increase in business ventures (i.e. Avion Tequilla, Gourmet Shoes, etc) and his...

The FDA recently released findings stating that the anti-bacterial soaps we purchase really aren't fighting germs. Interesting...    It has taken over 40 years to conduct thorough research on the...

  According to the New York Times, sources say Trayvon Martin's parents (Sybrina Fulton & Tracy Martin) may soon pen a book.  The two recently met with publishers in New York to discuss...

  If you were planning to file your tax returns in January, you may be a little disgruntle to learn that the filing start date has been pushed back.   The government shutdown affected...

Definition of Ratchet in the Urban Dictionary: A hot mess       Teen Raped and Beaten by Two Ohio Men during a Drug Deal   16 year-old Black teen killed by two white...

  Each year, analysts or marketing firms conduct surveys to find out who's the best-of-the-best. One of the most interesting lists are the one's that showcase corporation ratings. We hear about...

  This is the time of year where most people are in the giving mood. It's the holidays. While most people are enjoying spending time with loved ones, there are countless others who use this time to...

  When Rihanna took a $2 million loss on what was supposed to be her dream home, she probably never suspected that this legal battle would last this long.    According to the Daily...

Photo Credit: SPLASH/USC & B /SPLASH/USC & B     With so many big butts walking around these days, it's hard to tell which one's are fake or not. But leave it up to one drug...

  When I was 4 or 5, I knew I wanted to be in the entertainment industry. I think "singer" is written down in my baby book. My mother even says my first spoken words were from songs heard on the...

  Shout out to Steve Harvey!   Next April (2014), funny man Steve Harvey will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters 'Broadcasting Hall of Fame'.  Harvey will join...

Imani Alsobrook (Peachie Pi) & Jonna Johnson (event host)   One thing we like to bring awareness to are young entrepreneurs who are setting the example.  And at just 11 year old, Imani...

  NBA All-Star and NCAA Champion, Carmelo Anthony has teamed up with 50 Cent on the SMS Audio, an audio and headphone accessory brand. Anthony has signed on as an investor. He will also be the...

  Read enough of my work, and you’re sure to find “Life is fleeting” littered about like trash on a desolate highway. It’s not only fleeting, it’s hard. No matter your financial...

Definition of "Ratchet" in the Urban Dictionary: A hot mess     Inmate Escapes Prison for Dental Appointment   Swedish Inmate escapes and returns to prison for tooth ache…....