Finance and Wealth

irvin ashford jr. – informing the public

Financial literacy is of paramount importance to anyone attempting to build wealth. Irvin Ashford Jr., VP of Public Affairs for Comerica Bank, believes in raising

shwanna robinson – cooking up success

The desire to become a first-class baker simmers quietly beneath the surface of Shwanna Robinson’s vivacious exterior. With vivid visions of owning a bakery and

becoming a social worker

work in progress w/dewayne rogersOne of the most underappreciated, but vital jobs in this society is that of a social worker. Underpaid and overworked, the

seven ways rich people stay rich

They use extracurricular activities to their advantage. Boardrooms can be so, well, boring, so it helps that successful people take up hobbies like skiing or

bridget weems – business know-how

As 2008 sees unemployment rates continue to rise and job seekers scrambling to secure careers in their preferred fields, more and more Americans find themselves

work in progress

fbi special agent Pop Quiz: How many departments comprise our country’s Department of Justice? Give up? The answer is six, with the most glamorized being

5 Easy Tips for Maximizing Your Dollars

You have to begin to think of ways to avoid spending money unnecessarily. Of course, some approaches to penny-pinching work better than others and some

7 Financial Tips for Today’s Reality Stars

The news has been filled lately with reality show stars, athletes, and other celebrities plagued with huge financial issues. There is either a problem with

raquel oden – a name you can trust

As a top tier investment banking and securities firm, as well as one of the world’s largest global asset management firms, UBS Financial Services gives new

patricia david – a seat at the table

Citigroup has positioned itself as a premier financial leader in the African American community, in large part due to their efforts to build partnerships in

five reliable tax saving tips

photo by steed media service   The year 2007 will go down in financial history as erratic. Gas prices hover at $3 per gallon and

finance – The Golden Rules of Tipping:

finance photo by steed media service thou shalt tip Tipping seems to be a lost art form. Unfortunately, many individuals are unaware that tipping is

how to successfully refinance your home

With the current onslaught of commercials and billboards encouraging homeowners to refinance their homes and free up much-needed cash, you may find yourself wanting to

truck driving

work in progress It’s not your imagination. Each and every year, the highways continue fill up as more and more able-bodied men and women enter