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Ohio State Treasurer Kevin Boyce Not Going Out Without a Fight
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Ohio State Treasurer Kevin Boyce Not Going Out Without a Fight

Overseeing $5 billion, including a $150 billion public pension fund, Boyce represents one of four African American state treasurers in the nation. Running on a record in which he says his office saved Ohio taxpayers more than $20 million through greater efficiency and prudent investing, his candidacy has gained quite a bit of national attention. The following are excerpts of a recent interview BLACK ENTERPRISE Editor-In-Chief Derek T. Dingle conducted with Boyce about his campaign and role as state treasurer.

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Healthcare IT on the Rise

A high school fascination with technology led Michael Mathias into a fast-paced, fast-growing career in information technology. He soaked up everything he could learn about the field, majoring in computer science at Long Island University and tailoring his coursework around market demands. As chief technology officer for healthcare insurer Aetna Inc., Mathias has now found a career sweet spot by operating in two growth sectors: healthcare and technology.

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Love & Money: Managing Debt as a Couple

Debt is never pleasant, but when you’re in a relationship and you share the bills, debt can have a bigger impact. It can put a strain on your relationship as well as your finances. Follow these tips for dealing with debt as a couple.

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All-Star Advice 2010

Black Enterprise talked to some of the wisest financial planners, investment advisers, real estate professionals, tax accountants, and insurance agents we know to gain their best advice for the months ahead. What follows is a collection of top tips from experts passionate about providing such guidance to clients, friends, and family. Read on to benefit from their timely recommendations.

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Troubled Waters

Life on the bayou isn’t easy for the black fishermen who make their living harvesting oysters and catching shrimp along the Gulf Coast. Their work-worn hands and leathered faces illustrate just how tough their job is. Many, like Byron Encalade, president of the Louisiana Oystermen’s Association, come from families that have made their living on the water for generations. But everything changed on April 20, when BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded, killing 11 men and spewing about 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. After several failed attempts, the sea-floor oil gusher was capped in July and sealed on Aug. 5. (A final seal was scheduled for September.)

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