The Urge To Merge

Fusion of Georgia's Citizens Trust and First Southern will create fifth largest black bank

“It’s exciting isn’t it?” With a few understated words,Fusion Gregory Baranco, chairman of First…

By Eric L. Smith

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Paying For Good Credit

You may be getting charged for not carrying a balance balance

It used to be that if you paid off your bills on time, you…

By Ann Brown

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Represent Yourself

Here's how you can stay one step ahead in small claims court

If you ever have to defend yourself in small claims court, it will pay…

By Sandra R. Bell

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Take it Light

Don't let business trips weigh you down. Learn about the travel trends and products that can take a load off your mind--and your time.

Female Friendly Stays
Hotels are rolling out the red carpet for women on business
More and…

By Ann Brown

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Carson Gets A Makeover

With an African American management team in control, hair care giant Carson Products has repositioned itself for growth.

It may seem a long and somewhat implausible road from the halls of academia…

By Shawn E. Rhea

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Buying Life Insurance

Choosing the right policy can protect and preserve your assets for your kids without costing their inheritance

No matter who you are, morbid issues like death and dying are totally foreign…

By Marjorie Whigham-Desir

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Bytes To Bucks

Trading stocks on the internet can save savvy investors a bundle

Their ads are everywhere. From network television, to splashy animated banners on the Internet,…

By Cheryl Coward

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Capital Gains Without Tax Pain

For active investors, knowing when to hold 'em and how to fold 'em can help limit your tax ability

“The pain, the pain.” That’s how donald Powells, 40, recalls his experience with the…

By Donald Jay Korn

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It’s A Family Affair

Judith Aidoo

Part Two Of The Black Enterprise Lifetime Financial Planning Guide focuses in couples in…

By Judith Aidoo

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Which Way Is Up?

Our experts discuss strategies to thrive no matter what the market brings

Sometimes It Seems As If Good News For investors brings up more questions than…

By James A. Anderson

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