Money’s looking funny in Beverly Hills????
You know the economy is bad when the rich have to start pawning their valuable assets. Well that's exactly what's happening in sunny California....
“Make History National Grants Program”
Photo back row (left to right) Procter & Gamble brand manager Adam Weber; HSAN President/CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis; HSAN Executive Director...
Hip Hop Network Summit Recap
The 2008 B.E.T. Hip Hop Awards weekend went underway with a very educational summit forum at Clark-Atlanta University's student center on Friday,...
America’s Financial History , The Federal Reserve Bank, and The Secret Circle
By BelsEven though I'd been hearing about this documentary series, I had not had the chance to sit and watch it. But today I decided to give the...
Your Money & You: Saving…Ways To (Part 2)
Now that you’ve set some ‘smart’ goals for saving money, let’s talk more about some ways you can save. The two most obvious ways to save are...
JP Morgan buys out WAMU
As many of you have heard, Washington Mutual Bank(WAMU) hit a major slump on Wallstreet and was purchased by JP Morgan Chase for $1.9 billion....
$85 Billion Loan…from a $9.5 Trillion Deficit???
By SheaAccording to the AJC, the federal government has agreed to loan AIG $85 Billion dollars! So, where do we (you know, the low and middle class...
Rags to Riches: Celebrities who’ve made it!
Becoming a celebrity does not mean that you were "born" into it. For many entertainers, it took a lot of focus and ambition to make it to where they...
Your Money & You: Saving…Ways To
Last week we gave you some valuable tidbits about why saving money is a significant part of your financial well-being. So if you’re not already...
$1 Rumors: Oprah’s Mom Past Due On Bill
(Photo Source)TMZ reports that Vernita Lee, Oprah Winfrey's mother, accumulated a $150,000 past due bill at a Brookefeild, WI clothing boutique. The...
The Connect: “Raising Capital” seminar 9/11/08
Catalyst Magazine, a magazine dedicated to Atlanta's entrepreneurs, will host a seminar on ways to raise capital on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. From...
Your Money & You: Saving…Why you should
Thus far, Your Money & You has explored some of the keys to success when it comes to spending, budgeting, and managing your debt. Now it’s time...
$1 Rumors: “Money” Mayweather robbed for $7 Mil
It all started when...Now see what happens when a celebrity brags about how much cash they got. They get robbed! And that's what happened to Floyd...
Diddy says “Gas Prices Too High”
Looks like even Diddy is feeling the effects of our awful economy and high gas prices. He has stopped "jet-setting" and is now flying COACH!*Warning:...
Your Money & You: Managing Your Debt (Part 4)
Hopefully the strategies and tips we’ve shared with you over the last few weeks concerning debt management have empowered you to understand your...
Your Money & You: Managing Your Debt (Part 3)
(Source)Last week we gave you some tips that hopefully helped you get your debt-reduction plan headed in the right direction. Today we’ll look at...
Your Money & You: Managing Your Debt (Part 2)
(Source) Over the next few weeks we’re going to explore various debt-reduction strategies and look at some ways you can better manage and...
New Website Lowers College Loans
Per the NY Post, a new website called www.tuitionbids.com is now helping college students get lower percentages on their student loans. The website,...
TV Guide’s: Moneymakers in TV
Last week, TV Guide released a list of "who's making what in tv". Not only does the list of salaries show which celebrities are making bank, but it...
Your Money & You: Managing Your Debt (Part 1)
(Source) The first segment of Your Money & You gave you some insight and tips on tracking your cash flow, creating a monthly budget, and cutting...
Celeb Babies make Big Bank!
I'm sure some of us used to wonder what was the big deal about celebrity babies. Well in the last few years, national magazines have exploited these...
Your Money & You: Cutting Back + Building the Budget Habit
(Source)Hopefully you’re up and running with creating your monthly budget. If so, then let me congratulate you for taking a major step in gaining...
Texan try to cash buried millions…Crazy, but True!
The Associated Press reported today that some strange people and strange money have been lingering in and around the El Paso, Texas area lately....
Mayweather vs Wachovia
(Photo Source)Back in May 2008, it was Floyd "Money" Mayweather allegedly sprinkling fake $100 bills around Atlanta. Now it seems like there's a...
Tiger’s Billionaire Status
(Source)That’s right! According to Forbes, by 2010, golf mega-star Tiger Woods will become the first athlete to reach billionaire status by...
Money Trouble Brews In Georgia
(Photo Source: Associated Press)Unfortunately, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott King may be turning over in their graves soon. The...
Your Money & Your: Tracking Your Cash Flow (Part 2)
(Source) Now that you’ve explored your spending habits and determined exactly where your money is going be it day-to-day, on a monthly basis, or...
YOUR MONEY & YOU: Introduction
(Source)With the status of the economy being in such a fragile state, many have been struggling with making ends meet and reaching their financial...
Will Poppa Spears control Britney’s money?
(Photo Source)Well it looks like Britney will have to wait a little while longer. On Tuesday, June 24, a Los Angeles court commissioner delayed a...