Most Moms think about starting a business from home at one time or another. Maybe the kids have started school, and mom now has a lot of free time. Or perhaps mom was successful in Corporate America before having her first child, and wished to put her skills to good use in a business from […]
When it comes to saving for the future, women, African-Americans and Latinos in general had fallen behind before the recession hit. In a recent survey 54 percent of respondents reported having less than $25,000 in total savings and investments, excluding their home or workplace pension, if any. Some 27 percent said they don’t have even […]
From Shine.com: Even if you’re earning minimum wage, you can “live in luxury” — depending, of course, on what your definition of luxury is! These money saving tips may not help you purchase a Jaguar or house on the beach, but they could get you started on the road to financial abundance. One of the […]
From NPR Payday lending operations have grown rapidly in the United States since the early 1990s. At the industry’s peak a few years ago, there were more payday lenders in the United States than McDonald’s and Burger King stores — combined. “The payday lender is kind of the emergency banker for the working poor,” explains […]
From The UK Guardian A huge wealth gap has opened up between black and white people in the US over the past quarter of a century – a difference sufficient to put two children through college – because of racial discrimination and economic policies that favor the affluent. A typical white family is now five […]
From HelloBeautiful.com: Weddings can be expensive. And when the economy is poor, they can seem REALLY expensive. So, here are some tips for saving THOUSANDS on your wedding: 1. CUT YOUR GUEST LIST!!! I hate to scream, but this really is the quickest way to save cash. Let’s play with some numbers. If you’re inviting […]
From shine.com: So, how do you start your kids on the road to good financial practices? Here are some suggestions: 1. Remember that every moment with your child is a teachable moment. For example, when driving to school, show them the prices on gas stations and explain why they change so often. Explain the prices […]
From HelloBeautiful.com: Are debt, credit cards, or student loans controlling you, or are you controlling them? Are your finances a source of freedom or a cause of stress? These signs of a financially healthy woman will help you figure out if money is controlling you, or if you need to take control of your money. […]
