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Financial Woes: Workers are Saving too Little to Retire

New survey reveals Americans are not enough retirement dollars.

Fifty-seven percent of surveyed Americans reported less than $25,000 in savings and investments.

By Gerren Keith Gaynor

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SBA and W20 Group Launch Social Media Webinar Series for Small Businesses

5 Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now

Use this time to get your financial goals back on track

It pays to get work smarter in this economic climate.

By Jennifer Streaks

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3 Budget-Friendly Domestic Spring Travel Destinations

If you save in the spring, you'll have more to work with for the busy summer travel season

These places are worth it if you’re on a budget.

By Darren Sands

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Economy Jobless Claims

A To-Do List for the Long-Term Unemployed

Making sure those looking for employment for a year or more stay on course

Simply looking for a job no longer cuts it in today’s market.

By Jennifer Streaks

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Lending Money in Relationships: A Toolkit

Is lending money to your significant other a smart idea?

It can be very uncomfortable trying to decide whether lending money to someone you’re in…

By Kenny Pugh

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What We Can Do to Eliminate Complacency in the African American Family [Part 2]

More thoughts on fostering generational wealth for our families

Solutions to a generational problem.

By Kenny Pugh

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Thinking of Others: How Life Insurance Can Save Your Co-Signer

In the event of an untimely death, life insurance may be a life raft for co-signers

If you’ve ever taken out a loan and had a co-signer, life insurance is something…

By Ashley R. Harris

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5 Apps That Will Simplify Tax Season

Keep calm and use one of these tax mobile apps

Tax apps that will simplify the filing process.

By BlackEnterprise.com

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Tax Cuts Will Leave Lasting Impact on Higher Education

The Pell Grant will be unaffected, but other areas of higher education will feel the sequester

HIgher education may become even more unattainable for some

By Ashley R. Harris

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On the Importance of Paying Yourself First

Our financial expert says it's time you started paying yourself

Saving money to cover expenses in case of an emergency is one of the most…

By Jennifer Streaks

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