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Are You Properly Insured?

Five steps to determine the right amount of life insurance coverage

Pushing a pencil to add up just how much life insurance you need isn’t easy.…

By James A. Anderson

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How to Close the Savings Gap

What business and government can do to address racial disparities in retirement investing

When it comes to retirement savings plans, African Americans and Hispanics participate less often, contribute…

By Mellody Hobson

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This Old House

The pros and cons of buying foreclosures and short sale properties

Compelling as they may sound, foreclosures and short sales can present unique challenges.

By Bridget McCrea

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Step It Up

A young shoe designer creates a custom strategy

After leaving corporate America to follow her passion for embellishing and designing shoes, Candra Palmer…

By Maya Payne Smart

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Decisions, Decisions

Be firm in tackling indecisiveness

Indecisiveness can be attributed to fear and conflicting messages, but life and career coaches can…

By Ayana Dixon

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Survivor’s Guilt?

Being successful and a good friend are not mutually exclusive. Don’t let success ruin your relationships

While everyone around you is getting pink slips, don’t let guilt and anxiety ruin your…

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel

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Rethink Your Retirement Plan

What you can learn from expert makeovers of real-life retirement savings strategies

There are few guarantees in life—especially when it comes to planning for your golden years.…

By Donald Jay Korn

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Private Lenders Up in Arms Over Student Loan Bill

Legislation would benefit those who need relief most

While private lenders may lose a portion of funds from the federally backed loans in…

By Renita Burns

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Bits & Bytes

Tech entrepreneur works to change the look of her company and outlook of her clients

Information technology consulting firm trains staff to reinforce relevance and reliability.

By Tennille M. Robinson

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What You Sow

Organization helps girls envision an empowering future

In an effort to help teenage girls blossom where they are, Terri J. Brown launched…

By Tamara E. Holmes

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