Buying Stocks in a Slowing Economy
How you can make money in any market
Betty and Reginald Parker like to gamble on such equities as technology stocks, because…
By Jeffrey McKinney
Fade To Black
Black filmmakers make the most profitable movies, but still fight for dollars and respect
At first glance, the summer of 2000 could easily be remembered as a sizzling…
By George Alexander
The New King Of Pop
For the past five months, Antonio "L.A." Reid has held court as the head of Arista Records. See how he came to power and how he intends to preserve his throne.
It’s 10 a.m. on Columbus Day, and the corridors on the ninth floor of…
By Sakina P. Spruell
Where Do You Go From Here?
Review your financial goals and adjust your strategy to ensure a brighter future
Do you want to build wealth to start a business? Fund Junior’s college education-or…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Black Dotcom Shake-up
Many Internet start-ups that gambled on a big payoff are now rolling snake-eyes
It was just last year that brash dotcom upstarts were the toast of Silicon…
By Dale Coachman
Java Anyone?
A roundup of black-owned coffeehouses
People don’t just drink coffee at coffeehouses anymore, especially in black communities. They’ve…
By Ann Brown
Mississippi’s Newest Playground
From the moment you arrive at the Beau Rivage, or Beautiful Shoreline, hotel…
By Bertha Rush Summers
Unique, Unforgettable Gifts
Items for the pickiest person on your list
Are you looking for a few unique, off-the-wall gifts for your loved ones,…
By Ann Brown
Gone To The Dogs
Freelance video producer-media consultant judges show dogs at his leisure
Dog shows conjure images of dogs jumping through hoops and blue ribbons, but…
By Sonja Mack
Bad credit and employment
Q: I am job hunting and was recently turned down for two nonfinancially…
