The 30 Best Companies For Diversity
When it comes to minority representation, these corporations mean business
–Additional reporting by Carolyn M. Brown, Kenneth Meeks, Matthew S. Scott & Sakina P.…
By Sonia Alleyne
The Rewards and Risks of Forming a Partnership
Millions of people co-own privately held companies, family businesses, and business partnerships, but establishing them–and keeping them together–is never easy. You might want to read this before you say "I do" to your next partner.
“Partnership” is a seductive buzzword in the business world today. My phone company wants…
By David Gage
Online Banking: Are You Ready?
Taking the leap is as easy as point, click, and save
When Vanessa and Cyril Bright married last year, they merged their banking styles. For…
By Krissah Williams
Midyear Investment Strategies
Savvy investors monitor their portfolios all year long. Here are some adjustments to consider now.
Whether preparing income taxes or squeezing in last-minute charitable contributions, most financial planning occurs at…
By Ilana Polyak
Game On!
Video games are a multibillion-dollar industry where few african americans manage to get at the controls. Some insiders are taking aim at this sector's invisible hurdle.
As a boy, Mike Chubb was intrigued by computer-generated special effects. Whether watching Star…
By Wendy Harris
Never Too Soon To Save
Megan J. Stewart is committed to staying on the fast track to early retirement
Megan J. Stewart is unlike many of her associates who have a closet overflowing…
By Sheryl Nance-Nash
Exotic Blooms
Francis Queeley makes a grand floral statement
Designing hundreds of floral arrangements for productions such as the Trumpet Awards and…
By Sean Drakes
Bella Figura
Florence makes its best impression
With a history steeped in the arts, Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region,…
By Maureen Jenkins
An Intoxicating Retreat
American seeds sow a Tuscan experience
For a pampering, Italian-style getaway, embrace la dolce vita in northern California with a…
By Patricia Jacobs
Sky Writing
Astrophysicist has a pen collection that is out of this world
Whenever the universe flinches, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson fields a barrage of calls from…


