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As a social worker, Philadelphia native Chad Dion Lassiter is used to encouraging people to take risks. He often pushes people to explore new ways to overcome obstacles in both their personal and professional lives. Lassiter’s view of risk-taking, however, doesn’t extend to how he handles money. He and his wife, Wanda, are careful and thrifty in their spending habits.
The nation’s economy grew during the months of July, August, and September, after a year of stagnation. The Commerce Department reported this week that U.S. GDP (the total value of...
Five years ago, Kara Turner had to sell her home. “I loved the house,” she says, “but I needed the money for my day care business. So I moved in...
When Lisa Carrol founded LIVLY, she wasn’t just starting a business but solving a problem. As a new mother, Lisa faced the heartbreaking reality of seeing her twin girls, Liv and Lilly, struggle with delicate skin. Babies’...
Gregory Jackson, owner of five General Motors dealerships believes that as GM whittles down the number of franchises in bankruptcy “those last men standing should do well.†But when the smoke clears, no one is sure how many minority dealerships will be left standing.
