Tag Archives: Retirement

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Building Wealth

Ebony Smith seeks the tools to increase her net worth

Ebony Smith says losing her job was a blessing in disguise. In 2008, the former…

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

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How Safe Are My IRA Funds?

Are my retirement funds also safe under FDIC protection or should I move that money…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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Money Matters: Preparing for Retirement

Ask yourself key questions to reveal how best to structure your investments

I’m 61 years old and would like to retire in seven years. I have…

By John Simons

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Super Savers

Derick Pearson and Felecia Hatcher and committed to building their nest egg

Newlyweds Derick Pearson and Felecia Hatcher are first-rate savers. Pearson was raised in a large…

By Dale Coachman

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Investing in the Future

Larry and Brenda Breland devised a savings plan that funded their retirement and put their children through college

Educating young minds for some 30 years is no small feat. But it was a…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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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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All Star Advice

Financial Planners, investment gurus, realtors, tax advisers, and insurance agents share their best advice—in their own words

Now that the world’s economic outlook appears less gloomy than in months past, black enterprise…

By Renita Burns

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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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Investing in the Future

Larry and Brenda Breland's savings plan funded their retirement andput their kids through college

Educating young minds for some 30 years is no small feat. But it was a…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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Financial Desperation Can Derail Your Retirement Plan

I have never been a fan of the old saying, “Desperate times call for desperate…

By Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.

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