Wise Up Girl, This is Your Money…
By: Cynthia Fick, investment advisor and author It’s a perplexing situation. Women control half of the wealth in the United States, yet studies have shown that many of them are...
Retail ATMs Now Accepts Charitable Donations
For individuals who support various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, you can now donate at your local convenient store or retailer. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, The American Heart...
Floyd Mayweather Tops Forbes Celebrity 100 List
Forbes' 16th annual Celebrity 100 List is here and topping the list is Floyd Mayweather. The list captures the 2015 earnings (pretax income earned from June 1, 2014 to June 1, 2015) of athletes,...
Citibank Sues Diddy for Defaulting on $700K Loan
The mother of Diddy's oldest son, Quincy, can't pay her rent and now the Sean John CEO is to blame. News regarding Misa Hylton-Brim's finances hit the net last year. Apparently, the former wardrobe stylist...
How to Maintain a “Go Big” Attitude in Business
By: Cameron Herold, Author/Lecturer Variety in business is generally good, but when it comes to profit and revenue, an entrepreneur’s expectations should be fairly singular – GO...
Byron Allen to Obama: “Please Stop Economic Genocide”
For about three months now, television mogul/comedian Byron Allen has publicly expressed his disgust with President Barack Obama's lack of leadership. In an article on the Huffington Post, Allen details why...
Actor Harvey Keitel Sues E*Trade for $1.5 Million
One of the worst parts about doing business is when someone goes back on a promise. Once an agreement is in writing and signed off on, contracts are "binding." If a person or company negates on the promises...
50 Cent Wants SMS Promotions to Pay $2.3 Million Debt
You win some and you lose some. For 50 Cent, his venture into boxing promotions was a loss. His company, SMS Promotions, filed for bankruptcy a month ago with claims of being in debt up to $600,000. Well,...
Rick Ross Breaks Bank as Wingstop Shares Skyrocket
Thanks to rapper Rick Ross, the chicken wing chain Wingstop is breaking bank on Wallstreet. In its initial public offering, Wingstop Inc. raised over $110 million. Shares shot up 61 percent on Friday ($19 a...
6 Strategies for Entrepreneurs Without a College Degree
How To Navigate Today’s Entrepreneurial Landmines Without An MBA By: Ed Basler, CEO of E.J. Basler Co. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Richard Branson. Marc Zuckerberg. Ted Turner. They are just some of the...
1800 Tequila Announces 2015 Essential Artist
Brands are taking an artistic approach when it comes to marketing their products. Not only are beverage companies being more creative, but also alcohol companies as well. 1800® Tequila continues to...
4 Reasons Why You Should Have a Lifelong Financial Plan
By: Brad Berger, Owner of Cornerstone Financial Strategies, LLC. It’s human to feel envious when a neighbor drives up in an expensive new car or posts photos online of a two-week European vacation. But...
GOOD DEED: Charles Barkley Donates $1 Million to Morehouse College
Sir Charles Barkley surprised all recently with the announcement that he's donating $1 million dollars to Morehouse College. The former NBA star made the announcement during a media conference for the...
New ‘LINC’ Portal Helps Small Business Owners Find Low-Interest Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Wednesday the creation of a new online marketplace for small business owners. The Leveraging Information and Networks to Access Capital (LINC) marketplace...
Akon Lands $1 Billion in Funding for Solar Energy Project in Africa
Akon is best known for his unwavering contributions to music. Now, the singer/songwriter is pushing the envelope with a huge philanthropic initiative that has been granted $1 billion in funding. Aliaune...
5 Components of the Qualified Entrepreneur
The entrepreneurial spirit may be taking a hit these days. Studies show members of the Millennial generation appear less interested than previous generations in starting their own businesses, preferring...
100,000 Taxpayers Affected By IRS Security Breach
The IRS website is not hacker-proof as many Americans would like to believe. On Tuesday, the agency announced that over 100,000 taxpayers were victims of a identity theft through their "Get Transcript"...
Diddy & Drake’s Joint Venture…What Would You Choose?
P. Diddy and Drake has reportedly squash their beef, which stemmed from an incident outside of LIV Nightclub in Miami. According to TMZ, the pair met up recently in West Hollywood to "talk it out" and figure...
Parents, Teens Care More About Paying for College Than Academics
A recent online survey hosted by Upromise by Sallie Mae suggests that teens and their parents are more concerned about how college will be paid for. Instead of concentrating on making good grades in school...
Al Sharpton’s Daughter Sues NYC for $5 Million Over Measly Sprained Ankle
Rev. Al Sharpton’s daughter is suing the city of New York for $5 million. According to reports, 28 year-old Dominique Sharpton "severely injured, bruised and wounded" her ankle after stumbling on uneven...
Study Reveals Millennials Prefer to Be Frugal
As much as people flash stacks of cash and designer labels on Instagram or Twitter, things are not what it seems. That's a #FACT. Either they are lying or have a great job because most Gen Yers (Millennials)...
Does Your Past Hold the Key to Your Financial Future?
By: Jasmine York, contributing writer (@jasmineyorkthewriter) A study done by the Citizen’s Financial Group reveals that about 70% of former students worry that they don’t have the necessary financial...
Fix It Jesus: Why Couples Fight Over Money & How to Stop It
FINANCE EXPERTISE: How couples can stop fighting about money... By: Jordan Niefeld, CPA, CFP Are you constantly worried about all the bickering and blaming when it comes to money within your relationship?...
Dr. Dre ‘Beats’ Controversy Lands Him at No. 2 on Hip Hop’s Wealthiest List
The hoopla surrounding Dr. Dre's billionaire status was the talk of social media in 2014. As we know now, that $3 billion deal left the Aftermath Records CEO a little short. According to Forbes, Dr. Dre...
Legal, Legit, and Painless Ways to Make Money From Home
By: Jasmine York (@jasmineyorkthewriter), contributing writer Maybe you would like to earn extra cash to splurge on a big getaway for spring break? Maybe you could use extra money to quickly pay down some...
Banking: Moving Money Around via Text Message
Everything nowadays is about convenience and the ability to do something a lot easier. This is true especially with banking. Instead of logging onto your favorite banking app, now banks are offering you ways...
5 Life Changes That Affect Your Money
In the span of one's life, incidents will occur that will have an impact on your finances. It's inevitable. But, are we able to recognize those life triggers? Are we able to anticipate those incidents and make...
Spotify Surpasses U.S. Music Industry In Net Worth
The battle of the streaming services has been the topic of discussion for months now. With the relaunch of Jay Z's Tidal and other fixtures in the business like Pandora, the popularity of streaming has carved...
4 Rules for Hiring & Retaining Your Best Employees
By: Ed Basler, CEO of E.J. Basler Co. Exorbitant student loans constitute just one reason why young people eager to experience the world may want to reconsider college, says Ed Basler, a veteran...
9 To-Do’s for the Last Minute Tax Preparer
By: Jordan Niefeld, CPA,CFP® With April 15th fast approaching, all taxpayers should keep a few things in mind with trying to minimize what they owe to Uncle Sam. Always Always Always double check your...