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A Tech Makeover Story
Written on 4 Mar, 2010 at 17:35 in Women of Power Articles | viewed 105 times | 1 Comment
Black Enterprise invited owners of large technology firms, single-person shops, and part-time businesses— or somewhere in between—to share their stories with readers. We asked one simple question: How have you used technology to make over your business?... (Continue reading)
First Independence’s Sweet Song of Growth
For more than three decades, Donald Davis played the six string, performing on an array of hits for the old Motown and Stax record labels. In fact, his guitar can be heard on Motown’s first hit single, “Money (That’s What... (Continue reading)
The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Choosing the Right Neighborhood
Found the perfect house? Make sure the environment is equally ideal. There's nothing to be gained by finding the right house if it is in the wrong neighborhood.... (Continue reading)
How to Get Your Property Taxes Lowered
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 13:14 in Magazine | viewed 139 times | 0 Comments
If there was a way you could save $3,500 with 30 minutes’ worth of effort, would you do it? While it might sound too good to be true, that’s exactly what Oakland, California, homeowners Earl Davis and Tarita Whittingham did... (Continue reading)
How to Finance a Fixer-Upper on a Modest Budget
Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 19:19 in Blogs | viewed 883 times | 0 Comments
A reader recently wrote to me asking about options for financing the purchase of a home that needs a good deal of repair work. The reader implied her and her husband would have no problem getting a mortgage, but wondered... (Continue reading)
Location, Location, Location
Written on 10 Dec, 2009 at 16:45 in Small Business | viewed 1,281 times | 0 Comments
Finding the right location for your small business may seem as simple as finding a place you can afford. Whether it’s a kiosk, storefront, mall store, high-profile flagship, or suburban stand-alone, not every location is suitable for every business. But... (Continue reading)
The Homebuyer’s Toolkit: Building Financial Security
Over the Thanksgiving break I became addicted to a show called Till Debt Do U$ Part on HGTV. Financial wizard Gail Vaz-Oxlade helps families go from red to black by getting to the root of their destructive spending habits. Most... (Continue reading)
What’s A Short Sale In The Long Run?
Written on 30 Nov, 2009 at 15:18 in Blogs | viewed 676 times | 0 Comments
Yesterday afternoon I was in an attorney's office and a gentleman came in for a real estate consultation. Unfortunately he fell way behind on his mortgage and he had to face the fact that a short sale was his only... (Continue reading)
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Money Attitudes and Budgeting
Last weekend I attended The Money Conference for Women in Hartford, CT. A 26-year-old woman stood up and shared how she is more than $60,000 in debt as a result of student loans and credit cards. She makes about $40,000... (Continue reading)
The Homebuyers Toolkit: Let’s Talk Money
The biggest hurdle to homeownership for some is the down payment and closing costs. These two expenses often deter low and moderate income individuals/families from even thinking about living the American Dream. Many people pass up the opportunity to own... (Continue reading)
