The Receipt

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  “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...

  As the state of Georgia sees a steady decline in the unemployment rate, some existing corporations are expanding their businesses and providing additional job...

  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...

  Oftentimes, we here of small businesses that were once thriving soon become a thing of the past.  What was the reason for the business closing? Was it financially related?  Did the partnership...

  To all of the frequent fliers who can appreciate a good deal, here's one that will cut the cost on parking fees.   During the NBA Finals, Miami travelers heading to San Antonio to...

  When conversations involve religion and/or money, that's when things get sticky.  Case in point...   The LGBT community in Washington, D.C. is pissed off at Kirk Franklin for being...

  One of the most redundant questions seen on Twitter is "why my page isn't verified?".  I, personally, could give a rats behind. But, there are people in cyber land that really care about...

  A jump-off (aka mistress) scorned is one chick hard to get rid of.  And NBA's Stephon Marbury, unfortunately, had to learn the hard way.   In recent news reports, Thurayyah Mitchell...

  As much as we are ALL tired of hearing about these two, we constantly wonder how this love story will end up.   Kim Kardashian's friends and family showed up this past weekend to...

Do you have a book, song, report, or any other personal creations you'd like to have copyrighted? Not sure how to go about getting your documents federally secured from anyone stealing them. Well, here's a few...

  In case you live in the Atlanta area and shop at Metro Mart USA on Metropolitan Pkwy, that Gucci bag you are carrying right now might be a knock-off.  For those of you who don't know what...

During the economic downfall and fiscal fiasco, the Small Business Administration (SBA) agency seen a major blow to available funding for business owners. In the past few years, that issue has been...

Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia was very festive. As Atliens packed the city, several major events were happening. One of which was the 1st Annual MLK Renaissance Festival/ATL...

  Who knew that it's been 75 years since the world's most famous cartoon character came to life.   Superman first appeared in the Action Comics #1 book in 1938.  Ever since, the iconic...

It was all good just a week ago!   Apparently, a lot has changed in the past few months with the group Blackstreet. We all thought they were in the mist of making a comeback after a performance...

And no...she's not using her fashion tycoon husband Wissam Al Mana money either.   Janet Jackson is our newest American billionaire.  According to the NY Post, the 47-year-old songstress has...

Cee Lo and the Goodie Mob crew has been buzzing lately with word that the fellas have new music coming, reality shows, and a tour. That's great news for all of the fans that have anticipated this day for a...

Lately, celebrities are extremely concerned with how their image is seen.  One bad shot could potentially kill the brand. Earlier this year, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter demanded that blogs and news sites pull...

When thinking of my next project as an entrepreneur, I knew I wanted it to be something that represents me and my passions. Knowing that I loved music and had experience in finance, I immediately thought of a...

In times of great need, there are some people who waste no time with their generosity.   This week, a deadly tornado touched down in city of Moore, Oklahoma killing over 20 people and...