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Remembering Michael Jackson
Written on 26 Jun, 2009 at 14:49 in Business News | viewed viewed 2,862 times times | 3 Comments
With chart topping success, Michael Jackson made his presence felt on a worldwide stage. As news of his sudden passing spread, fans around the nation gathered to mourn the loss of a legend. Take a look. ... (Continue reading)
School Daze
Written on 26 Jun, 2009 at 12:13 in Magazine | viewed viewed 910 times times | 0 Comments
Borrowing money to further your education—and by extension, your earning power—is what most financial experts refer to as incurring “good” debt. But even after Laquita Blockson earned her Ph.D. in business, the thousands of dollars she amassed in student... (Continue reading)
Activists Rally for a Public Health Insurance Option
Written on 26 Jun, 2009 at 11:44 in Politics News | viewed viewed 739 times times | 0 Comments
Thousands from across the nation representing labor unions, community organizations, healthcare professions, churches, and other groups, came Capitol Hill Thursday to lobby lawmakers on the urgency of passing healthcare reform legislation this year. They are determined to make... (Continue reading)
Remembering a Pop Icon: Michael Jackson
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 18:30 in Business News | viewed viewed 1,702 times times | 4 Comments
A single sequined glove, gravity-defying dance moves, and transcendent music videos were Michael Jackson’s trademarks as a pop icon and musical innovator. But as brightly as his musical star shined, Jackson’s record-setting successes were often eclipsed by legal woes and... (Continue reading)
Turn Your Restaurant Into an Eco-eatery
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 16:41 in Entrepreneurs BEing Green | viewed viewed 1,634 times times | 2 Comments
For restaurateurs looking to attract the eco-conscious palate, turning your eatery green can help take your business to the next level and reduce overhead costs driving up the bottom line, according to Energy Star.... (Continue reading)
Why Reginald F. Lewis is Important to the Future of Black Capitalism
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 13:17 in Blogs | viewed viewed 2,330 times times | 2 Comments
As my crackerjack editorial staff completes our August issue—which marks the 39th anniversary of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine, the brainchild of Publisher Earl G. Graves Sr. who believes that African Americans can achieve a measure of the American dream through entrepreneurship—I... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 10:37 in College Savings | viewed viewed 1,258 times times | 3 Comments
In the closing portion of this crash course, we encourage parents and students to be resourceful in their thinking. To help, we offer a final collection of creative tips to help you whittle away at the high cost of college.... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 10:35 in College Savings | viewed viewed 1,492 times times | 1 Comment
HBCU1 It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware,... (Continue reading)
Money Planner for Teens
Written on 24 Jun, 2009 at 17:05 in Blogs | viewed viewed 1,007 times times | 0 Comments
Between iPods, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and text messaging, getting your teen’s attention long enough to teach them about something as humdrum as money management is no easy task. While young people don’t mind spending money, learning how to manage and... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 24 Jun, 2009 at 13:17 in College Savings | viewed viewed 814 times times | 1 Comment
To save on room and board, consider a housing purchase. One way to trim this cost—and possibly turn a profit—is to buy your child a place to live near campus. In many markets, housing prices are appealingly low, even in... (Continue reading)
