7 STEPS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM by Jewell Powell What is financial freedom? More than just a dollar amount on your paycheck, financial freedom is a state of mind. It’s the comfort of knowing you’re debt-free. Getting started with eliminating debt is easier than you think. If you follow these seven simple steps, you’ll be on [...]
WERE YOU BROKE WHEN THE ECONOMY WAS GOOD?By Dante Lee, Black Business Coach www.DanteLee.com Many people were struggling financially when the economy was booming, but are still struggling now. Suddenly though, they feel very comfortable blaming their situation on the bad economy. Conduct an honest self-evaluation. Are you broke because of the bad economy or [...]
Do You Agree? What Are Your Thoughts? Sacramento, CA (BlackNews.com) – In response to heightened media coverage of issues related to climate change, The Research and Policy Institute of California (RPIC) analyzed the perceptions of minorities throughout the state — African Americans and Latinos.
Create Your Own Recession Insurance by Starting Your Business by Monica Carter Tagore Financial fear and economic pessimism dominate the airwaves and news pages these days as economists debate whether our country is in a recession. But millions of families across this country already know the answer: They are experiencing their own personal recessions, as [...]
IS THERE A RETIREMENT CRISIS AMONGST BLACKS? EXAMING THE DEBATE Columbus, Ohio – There is new research by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College about the retirement crisis debate. This is sparked by recent academic articles that question whether Americans are, especially African Americans, facing a retirement income crisis.
FINANCE & SAVINIGS Why You Should Start Saving for Retirement Now by Patrick Lyons Since the start of this century stock market returns have been less than stellar. The S&P 500, which is a proxy for stock market performance declined by 37% from 2000-2002. In addition, in 2006 it is only down -.5% through June [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
