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Learning the ABCs of CDs

Most people tend to think of CDs as simple investments but they can get complicated. Not all CDs are created equal so it will be important to know the ins and outs of any CDs you may be considering. But first the basics.

Investing in the Future

Educating young minds for some 30 years is no small feat. But it was a love for children that inspired Larry and Brenda Breland to become schoolteachers. While educators don’t always get paid their true worth, these native Mississippians managed to retire from the public school system in 2002 with $180,000 combined from their state retirement plans. The couple also owns several rental properties valued at nearly $1 million, which provides about $3,000 in monthly rental income.

The Truth About Bankruptcy: Why All Your Debts WON’T Go Away

While it’s true that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can wipe out many consumer debts, such as credit card payments and medical bills, it’s also the case that a lot of different types of debts don’t get eliminated in bankruptcy court. Here's what you need to know

Black-Owned Car Dealership is Certified Gold

Before auto dealer Steve Jackson opened his Toyota store, being green wasn't part of his personal lifestyle. He didn't recycle or pay attention to how much water was running when he turned on a faucet. But that changed after he and his family visited several Toyota dealerships to get ideas for customizing the facility he would build near Dallas.

Small Caps, Big Value

Henry O. Jackson’s minority-owned firm, Banneker Capital Management, is right where he wants it to be. The newly minted asset management firm in Owings Mills, Maryland, opened its doors in...

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