African Americans in the Middle

Survey tells how blacks balance parent care and other issues

Are African Americans feeling the squeeze when caring for aging parents in the…

By Monique R. Brown

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Release The Genius

Everyone has important mental gifts. Read on to discover your inner brainiac.

Most people whom we consider geniuses, people who have made their mark in the…

By Jean Marie Stine

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Caution: Stumbling Blocks Ahead

The road to achievement is paved with potholes. Here are 10 strategies to help you bear the bumps on your way to success.

On the highway of life, Carmen Braxton switches lanes with ease. As a senior…

By Hasani Pettiford

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Give Good Presence

To keep moving up the corporate ladder, you'll need to polish your demeanor. Here's how.

When Danette Jordan joined New York-based Austin Nichols & Co. Inc., owner and manufacturer…

By Phaedra Brotherton

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Road Warriors

Keeping in touch while you're mobile is a must. Carrying a technology survival kit can help. Seasoned business travelers talk about what it takes to stay well connected and productive.

Technology was supposed to put an end to business travel, right? A few short…

By Marilyn Zelinsky Syarto

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Creepin’ Credit Errors

Here's what you can do when mistakes sneak up on you

In march 1999, Edward and Sylathia Johnson were elated as they went to Parkway…

By Leslie E. Royal

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Affordable Franchises

Choosing a franchise was never this easy. We've presented opportunities that are sure to fit within your budget.

In 1990 Walter Turner started his milwaukee-based Coverall Cleaning Concepts franchise, Turner Coverall Cleaning…

By Bridget McCrea

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Excellence by the Graham

CNBC President and CEO Pamela Thomas-Graham is worth her weight in gold as the highest-ranking African American in the ultracompetitive cable news industry

It’s nearly 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon in mid-July. Outside CNBC headquarters in Fort…

By Robyn D. Clarke

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The Road to Financial Freedom

To fund her and her husband's retirement and their son's college education, Theresa Reed engages in a comprehensive investment strategy

It was the birth of her son, Aquaylis, that started Theresa Reed investing 14…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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Don’t Let Your Paycheck Limit You

It's your financial strategy that determines how well you build personal wealth

Sam and Bandace Bell are living the typical American dream. They are college-educated with…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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