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Family Ties
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 16:38 in B.E. Exclusives, Magazine, Magazine Features | viewed 129 times | 0 Comments
Avery Allen isn’t your typical 12-year-old. Unlike most of his peers, he doesn’t see his parents as a limitless source of financing, nor does he assume that his own financial acumen will develop on its own.... (Continue reading)
Investing Rules for Women
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 14:42 in Investing, Magazine, Magazine Features, Women of Power Articles | viewed 1,132 times | 2 Comments
Sure, investing can be intimidating. And if you’re averse to what can appear to be an endless stream of formulas, ratios, and financial jargon, now is the time to get over it. ... (Continue reading)
Building Wealth
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 13:12 in Magazine, Magazine Features, Women of Power Articles | viewed 348 times | 0 Comments
Ebony Smith says losing her job was a blessing in disguise. In 2008, the former investment banker was about one month into her dream job when Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy. Smith worked with the firm’s successor for... (Continue reading)
How Safe Are My IRA Funds?
Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 10:40 in Retirement | viewed 116 times | 0 Comments
Are my retirement funds also safe under FDIC protection or should I move that money elsewhere?... (Continue reading)
Money Matters: Preparing for Retirement
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 18:02 in Investing, Magazine, Personal Finance | viewed 292 times | 0 Comments
I’m 61 years old and would like to retire in seven years. I have a pretty diverse portfolio, but I’d like to know how I should structure my investment holdings.... (Continue reading)
Super Savers
Newlyweds Derick Pearson and Felecia Hatcher are first-rate savers. Pearson was raised in a large family and taught the importance of saving by his aunt and uncle, Jean and Stan Kennedy. “They taught me how to budget every cent, along... (Continue reading)
Investing in the Future
Written on 2 Oct, 2009 at 10:02 in Personal Finance | viewed 1,023 times | 0 Comments
Educating young minds for some 30 years is no small feat. But it was a love for children that inspired Larry and Brenda Breland to become schoolteachers. While educators don’t always get paid their true worth, these native Mississippians managed... (Continue reading)
How to Close the Savings Gap
When it comes to retirement savings plans, African Americans and Hispanics participate less often, contribute less money, and take out more loans and early withdrawals than our white and Asian counterparts. Those are among the most eye-opening findings from a... (Continue reading)
All Star Advice
Written on 1 Oct, 2009 at 13:10 in Magazine | viewed 658 times | 0 Comments
Now that the world’s economic outlook appears less gloomy than in months past, black enterprise wants to make sure you participate in the recovery. To do so, we talked to some of the smartest people we know, asking these “all-star”... (Continue reading)
Rethink Your Retirement Plan
There are few guarantees in life—especially when it comes to planning for your golden years. But one thing is certain: If you start investing when you’re young, you have a better chance of meeting your goals. ... (Continue reading)
