From Blogging to Business
How to find entrepreneurial success in social media
For Angela Benton, a layoff two years ago gave her the opportunity to explore a…
By Renita Burns
What’s A Short Sale In The Long Run?
It's not a foreclosure, but it could still make it harder to buy another home
Yesterday afternoon I was in an attorney’s office and a gentleman came in for a…
By Kirk Charles
Poll Results: Who Will Take Oprah’s Daytime TV Crown?
New queen will need as much influence as popularity
When BlackEnterprise.com readers were given the choice between Ellen DeGeneres, Tyra Banks, and Wendy Williams,…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Free and Low-Cost Resources to Help College Students Stay Afloat
Tuition is expensive, but living doesn�t have to be
There’s no question that college is one of the most memorable experiences in the transition…
By Renita Burns
Former Chicago Urban League President Runs for Senate Seat
Candidate focusing on job creation, small business success
Initially, Cheryle R. Jackson was flattered that then President-elect Barack Obama had added her to…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
An Action Plan for Black Friday
Tips to help you brave the crowds and get the best deals
While the holiday shopping season is in full swing, the “official” kick off is nigh:…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
The FDIC’s ‘Red’ Menace
The fund protecting your bank deposits has sunk "into the negative." Should you worry?
A few hours ago, news came across the transom that the government insurance fund that…
By John Simons
Report: Without Healthcare Reform, Plight of the Uninsured Bleak
Coverage expansion remains top debate in legislation
If health insurance costs are left unchecked, the number of uninsured Americans will increase by…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Foreclosures of the Rich and Famous
A look back at celebrity homeownership woes
Since the highly publicized foreclosure woes of Evander Holyfield and Michael Jackson, more celebrities have…
By Janell Hazelwood
Picking the Right Financial Planner
Dwight Raiford, a financial advisor at Met Life, and John Simons, Senior Personal Finance Editor,…
