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The CASHFLOW Not only can you apply for $10,000 in financing for your upstart but young entrepreneurs can find legal information, info on how to develop a sustainable business, and guides for ensuring great customer service. And there’s a step-by-step guide on how to launch your business.

Top Sites for Young Entrepreneurs

Sites that focus on the young CEO

While most young entrepreneurs are long on passion and short on wisdom, there are a…

By Renita Burns

Posted: July 21, 2010 Tags: 2010 Entrepreneurs Conference, 40 Next Gen Entrepreneurs, BE Next, black female entrepreneurs, minority entrepreneurs, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, youth entrepreneurship

Life is often a bit easier when you receive a word of wisdom to guide you along the way. Here, you'll read some wise words from financial planners on retirement, saving, investing, budgeting, and managing your finances.

5 Money Quotes to Live By

Heed these words and enrich your financial life

Life is often a bit easier when you receive a word of wisdom to guide…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: July 16, 2010 Tags: Aaron Smith, Cheryl Broussard, Deborah Owens, financial advice, financial success, Jacquette Timmons, managing money, Money, Money Management, personal finances, Yolie Marie

This protester takes issue with Obama's family on his father's side. (Source: Pargon’s Flickr feed)

Signs of the Times: Tea Party Protests

Racist or not? A gallery of signs seen at Tea Party rallies nationwide

Decide for yourself: Is the NAACP right in calling on the Tea Party movement to…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: July 15, 2010 Tags: Barack Obama, naacp, racism, Tea Party

The hardest part about being young and trying to navigate the sometimes confusing maze of personal finance is finding the right resources. While there are plenty of helpful books and Websites available, the hardest part is finding them. Check out these money sites that are sure to help Gen Y-ers get a handle on their finances.

Best Money Sites for Young People

Use these Web tools to help you save and budget

While there are plenty of helpful books and Websites available, the hardest part is finding…

By Renita Burns

Posted: July 14, 2010 Tags: budgeting, financial education, financial literacy, Generation Y, graduates, higher education, living on a budget, Money Management, money Websites

When it comes to innovation and downright efficiency, Google seems to be leading the pack among the competitive market of Internet-based services. In addition to the search engine and the seemingly limitless Gmail service, Google also offers a slew of plug-ins, widgets, and apps. But how can you integrate these services to make your life a little less chaotic? Take a look at some of Google’s more innovative functions.

PHOTO GALLERY: Sorting Out Google

Which software is right for you?

When it comes to innovation and downright efficiency, Google seems to be leading the pack…

By Renita Burns

Posted: July 8, 2010 Tags: apps, Google, Internet, Social Websites, software application

Numbers can impact your life for better or for worse. This is especially true when it comes to your personal finances. Many finance articles quote numbers that answer questions related to your money and how you should handle it. For example, how many months of savings should I have? How long does a bankruptcy stay on my credit report? Well, ask no more. Here’s a list of some of some of the most important numbers you need to know.

Numbers That Can Make or Break Your Personal Finances

Let these numbers help you navigate your financial life

Numbers can impact your life for better or for worse. This is especially true when…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: July 8, 2010 Tags: important financial numbers, personal financing, personal wealth, wealth management, wealth-building habits

Hall was the runner-up on Top Chef Season 5 in 2009, but before that she graduated from the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based L’Academie de Cuisine and served as an executive chef at several posh hotels. She started Alchemy Caterers in 2003, outfitting weddings, and corporate and private parties with food from the farms in Chesapeake Bay, and offering cooking classes that can run about $1,500 for eight guests.

PHOTO GALLERY: The Cuisine Scene

Five notable Chef-preneurs take food to the next level

In the last decade, cooking has taken a more prominent place in American culture thanks…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: July 7, 2010 Tags: black-owned restaurants, chef, cuisine, executive chef, Lifestyle, personal chef, Top Chef

Luncheon attendees also enjoyed an exclusive performance from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The dancers performed against a backdrop featuring an image of the late Lewis.

PHOTO GALLERY: The RLF Parties With a Purpose

The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation honors young, successful businesspeople at gala luncheon

The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation honored L. Londell McMillan and Tina Wells, among others, at…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: July 1, 2010 Tags: Buzz Marketing Group, L. Londell McMillan, Loida Lewis, Reggie Lewis, Reginald F. Lewis, Reginald F. Lewis Award, Reginald Lewis, Tina Wells

White collar workers spend a significant amount of time sitting at a desk hunched over a computer. In fact, sedentary jobs have increased 83% since 1950, according to the American Heart Association. Between commuting to and from work, and spending the work day in meetings, on the phone, or rushing to complete projects, the one activity that seems the most expendable is exercising. To help get you motivated, BlackEnterprise.com compiled five exercises you can do in your office in less than 10 or fifteen minutes. Note: Before you begin any physical activity consult with your physician. Problem: Carpal tunnel syndrome can result from any repetitive movements such as typing or using a mouse. Solution: Hand exercises. Hold your right hand straight out in front of you with your palm down. With your left hand, grasp the fingers of your right hand and hold them back. Count to five. Repeat this substituting your right hand for your left hand.

Slideshow: Fit Fitness Into Your Workday

Five exercises you can do at your desk

Getting time in at the gym isn’t always easy. Here are five exercises you can…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: June 28, 2010 Tags: back pain, Career, carpal tunnel syndrome, executive fitness, executive health, exercise, fitness, Health & Wellness, illness, stress

Your high school graduate (age 18) should grasp enough about finance to … --Apply systematic decision making to a long-term goal --Schedule bill payments, write a check, reconcile checking or debit account statements, and monitor statements for accuracy --Explain how a negative credit report can affect a person’s future --Identify appropriate investments for accumulating money for a four-year college education, a wedding, a business startup, a house down payment, and retirement For more information on financial literacy benchmarks, and additional suggestions for money-related home-learning, visit the Credit Union National Association’s “Thrive By Five” Website and the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Finance Literacy. Look for the full version of this article in the August issue of Black Enterprise.

What Kids Should Know About Money—and When

These benchmarks can be a guide as you share vital lessons with your child

Tips on what your child should know about managing their finances

By Robin White Goode

Posted: June 28, 2010 Tags: budget, kids and money, parenting, personal financing