The Receipt

Why are student loans a pain in the a**? The reason we found is that the government issue student loans to college students without issuing an interest rate based on their credit score. Instead, loans are...

via press release.... CNN has unveiled new state-of-the-art broadcasting facilities at its redesigned Middle Eastern hub in Abu Dhabi. The network has completely reconfigured its studio, which is home to...

Starting a business can be complicated, especially when you're deciding where to locate it. Small towns are becoming the favorable route when businesses want a smaller market, less operational costs, and even...

Yes, today is April 18...the national deadline to file your taxes. The Internal Revenue Service allows "last minute" or "late" taxpayers to file a six-month extension if they need more time to prepare their...

Awww... Ernie Johnson and wife, Sherill, had a pleasant surprise after purchasing a last minute lottery ticket. Mr. Johnson stopped by a local convenient store and decided to buy one $120 Million Cash...

For 60 years, presidents, athletes, celebrities, and even animals, have rung the bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Now, rapper/actress Eve can write the experience down in her history book. This...

50 Cent and his lawyers has asked in his bankruptcy case to settle his outstanding debt at $23 million. 50 has a plan to pay the debt over the next 5 years.  If the judge approves, thr settlement will be...

Banks and credit unions have created products and options strictly for college students. For the student, this makes it easier for them to begin their journey in financial planning. With books, living...

BET Networks is the new owners of the Soul Train franchise. The acquisition includes the Soul Train Awards, a Broadway musical, and more than 1100 television episodes of "Soul Train."  BET is also going...

Oprah Winfrey's investment in Weight Watchers is feeling a pinch. In October 2015, Oprah became a stakeholder with 10 percent stake in the company. Thrilled with their weight loss program, Oprah announced...

Tisha Campbell-Martin and husband Duane Martin's business hit the 'net regarding their financial health. According to the Daily Mail, the couple filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in order to re-organize their $15...

Who didn't see this coming from SoundCloud? SoundCloud has launched its very own subscription service. For $9.99 a month, U.S.-based music lovers can listen to over 100 million tracks, as well as, listen...

Business and entertainment mogul, Sean Combs aka Diddy, has teamed up with Dr. Steve Perry to open up a school in Harlem, NY.  The Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School is now officially open after taking...

Daymond John, founder of FUBU and power investor on "Shark Tank," released a new book called "The Power of Broke." The concept behind the title isn't too complex. In fact, Daymond John has a simple belief....

Better watch out...shady financial advisers are on the come-up. The conduct of financial advisers were examined in a revealing report titled "The Market for Financial Misconduct." The report was written by...

Years ago, I had an Accounting supervisor who would spend late nights sitting at the job working. She would spend over fifty hours, especially during month-end, a week knocking out tasks for the department...

Stephen Lancaster Dennis, of Harpersville, Alabama, plead guilty to a count of bank theft after stealing $196,000 in quarters from a Brink’s armored truck. Dennis worked as a money processing manager...

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus believes people should live the life of their dreams. While individuals live out their daily lives, financial burdens can oftentimes affect their wallets - as well as - their mind...

Wow, isn't he a sweetie pie! In February, LinkedIn's stock took a 40% plunge in share price and this upset employees. CEO Jeff Weiner, however, came up with a great plan to help boost employee morale....

It may be safe to say that Tidal has been one big headache for Jay Z since day one! In the aftermath of Rihanna's ANTI misconstrued first week numbers and Kanye West's The Life A Pablo secret numbers, word...

Yahoo! Inc. shares have dropped 29 percent in the last 12 months. Other companies are aware of Yahoo's state and is preparing to put up their bids to acquire the company or merge as one. As AT&T Inc.,...

Closed mouths don't get fed... Kanye West's The Life of Pablo is available now on Tidal and the world knows it. Why? Because he's been handling his own marketing campaign, utilizing the power of social...

Martin Shkreli, the man who raised the price of the HIV drug by 5,000% and purchased Wu-Tang Clan's limited edition Once Upon A Time in Shaolin for $2 million,  is back in the news. On Sunday, February...

Everyone think they have an idea for the next greatest product or service. The idea may be good, but it doesn't guarantee a million dollar in return. Just think about the hundreds of people who created a...

In a recent Reuters article, the current job landscape suggests that millennials spend less time working at one company. Simply, young people could care less about devoting their next 20-30 years to one...

Billionaire Oprah Winfrey just keep stacking that bread literally with the help of her adoring fans. This time, she made an estimated $20 million after Tweeting about her brand new "Eat bread. Lose weight."...

If it isn't tech, then you can pretty much kiss the business goodbye. Taking your business to the online/digital realm is valuable profit wise and marketability. This is why the popular Topgolf entertainment...

The scheduling app for Instagram posts, Latergramme, recently shared a few tips on IG bios. They say that crafting a good Instagram bio that is relevant, engaging, and specific to your brand is key to...

Trademarking is detrimental when securing the identity of a product or brand. Even for companies that specialize in candy, this may mean coming to bats in a court of law. Chocolate empresario, Nestle, has...

Everyone wants to start a business but have the least idea on where to begin. One major aspect of small business ownership is the money. Without the "Benjamin's," new entrepreneurs will have difficulty...