African Americans Are Poorer Than They Were 5 Years Ago: Study
A new study found that African Americans were more likely to be unemployed than Americans overall in 2018 than they were in 2013....
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President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Was One Act Away from Being a Variety Show
President Donald Trump's State of the Union was full of surprises-–sort of like a variety show. But when it came down to business, a number...
Although Jobs Report Shows Robust Job Market, African Americans Still Face Discrimination
Although Friday's job report shows the continuation of a robust labor market, African Americans still face discrimination...
Black Unemployment Rate Falls to a Record Low
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics revealed that the economy gained 130,000 jobs last month and black unemployment fell to 5.5%, the lowest rate ever....
Part 2: A Financial Snapshot of Black America: #BlackMoneyMatters
One hard reality of getting out of debt is that you have to do two things simultaneously: aggressive pay down debts and save money....
Part 1: A Financial Snapshot of Black America: #BlackMoneyMatters
Money Coach and Author Lynnette Khalfani-Cox knows all too well the struggles African Americans have when it comes to creating financial security. In her efforts...
Black Unemployment Rate Nearly Double the National Average
The Labor Department recently reported that the economy created 271,000 new jobs in October and the unemployment rate was at 5%....
Black Employment Picture Varies Sharply in Different States
The story the numbers paint, however, would be a difficult one to sell to people in Washington D.C. The District of Columbia has the highest...
Jobs Report Show Blacks Left Behind as Obama Preps to Meet Black Caucus
By many accounts the job market is bouncing back with a vengeance.   The Labor Department reports the economy created 257,000 new jobs in January, with...
5 Ways to Profit From Investing in the “Obama Economy”
The stock market has gotten off to a rip-roaring start this year. And right now is the best time for you to invest....