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Is Now the Time to Invest in Africa?

Fund manager says growing middle class, free markets make certain countries attractive

The African Continent is home to more than 1 billion people. And with a growing…

By Alan Hughes

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5 Things to Think About Before Investing in Art

Isolde Brielmaier is an expert in the world of art and shares her pointers on preparing yourself to invest in more than pretty pictures

SCAD’s Chief Curator Explains Isolde Brielmaier offers up advice for the novice art collector on…

By Amber McKynzie

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Powered Up

Experience has taught Joe A. Gilbert, a portfolio manager at Integrity Asset Management, to be…

By Frank McCoy

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Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Ariel Investments L.L.C.

Out of Sync

Why the stock market and the economy seem at odds

In February we saw headlines about the DOW JONES industrial average reaching its highest level…

By Mellody Hobson

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(l-r) Robin A. Young, Financial Adviser and President, Women Behaving Wealthy; Lori Anne Douglass, Partner, Trusts and Estates Group, Moses & Singer L.L.P.; Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Commodities and Personal Finance Correspondent; Dail St. Claire, President, Williams Capital Management

Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Finances

Understand your risk tolerance, because most people’s portfolio allocation is not consistent with their risk…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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Yolanda Hawkes is ready for retirement investing (Photo by Quantrell D. Colbert)

Investment Planning by the Decade

Whether the market rises or falls, you need to stay the course and invest throughout your lifetime

Only two in 10 African Americans believe they are on track to meet their goals…

By Frank McCoy

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Earl "Butch" Graves Jr., President & CEO, Black Enterprise

Choose Wealth, Not Style

I’m sure if you’ve read my column, heard my speeches, or had the chance to…

By Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.

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Hyacinth Tucker (Photo by Kevin Allen)

Tools and Tips for Online Investing

Self-directed investment tools help you balance your portfolio and grow wealth

For years Hyacinth Tucker of Bowie, Maryland, thought investing was for the rich.

By Tamara E. Holmes

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Brian and Robin McLean and daughter Autumn (Photo by Paul Nurnberg)

Beyond Homeownership

Military benefits gave Brian McLean, 27, and his wife, Robin, 29, a great head start…

By Sakina P. Spruell

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Financial Adviser Creates March (Money) Madness to Promote Financial Literacy

Brokerage professional gives common sports bracket investment spin

Rob Wilson, created an investment game that plays off the popular March Madness basketball…

By Janell Hazelwood

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