Banking initiative provides increased access for low-income families
In an effort to help low-income families transition from high priced financial lenders like pawn shops and payday advance operations to more affordable mainstream banking, …
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Tips to be more productive
Statepoint Juggling work, family, friends and everything in between is no easy feat. But there are many ways to increase your productivity without working harder …
Film and panelists promote wealth-building in black community
Staff Report A new movie is attempting to awaken the black community to its reported buying power of $1.3 trillion by 2017 (Nielsen). It’s no …
Clinton calls Flint water crisis ‘immoral,’ vows personal commitment
By KEN THOMAS and DAVID EGGERT Associated Press FLINT, Mich. – Taking a detour from New Hampshire’s campaign trail, Hillary Clinton said Sunday that a …
Taylor abandons run for Congress
By Daphne Taylor WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A decision made by Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor has caused an upheaval in one key …
Black Americans made big strides in the job market, 2015
WASHINGTON – Black Americans made big strides in the job market in 2015, achieving their lowest unemployment rate since before the recession. The black unemployment …
Quintessential Obama mesmerizes the nation
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama opened his State of the Union speech saying he’d keep it short, in what must have seemed music to the …
Savings strategies for millennials
Ask any financial expert what the ideal age is to start saving money and you’re likely to get the same response: “now.” Even at an …
No Powerball Winner!
Powerball announced there were no winners in Saturday’s already record-breaking jackpot drawing for $949.8 million, held in Florida. The winning numbers were 16-19-32-34-57 and the …
Resolve to buy a new home in 2016
Writing out your New Year’s resolutions? If you’re thinking of buying a home in 2016, it’s time to add these five resolutions to your list: …