It can be difficult to shop for an entrepreneur, but remember that the thing entrepreneurs care about most is their business. So giving a gift that helps their business will be very appreciated. Here are some ideas.
by Shaun MorganAccording to data released by the Common App, undergraduate college applications are up 22%, compared to pre-pandemic rates. However, 60% of college applicants come from affluent communities, while only 5% are from low-income backgrounds.
by Viviana VazquezIn 2020, the nationwide protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd stirred up countless debates on why African Americans have yet to receive equality and may still have a long way to go to receive equity.
by Nailah HerbertVoting during the presidential elections every four years can be incredibly influential, as the President passes laws directly affecting the nation. However, it is equally essential to be aware of your local elections.
by Nailah HerbertMany small businesses jump-start their brands by designing their websites and promoting products and services on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. With Facebook's most recent global outage, it taught businesses they must rely on more than just Facebook.
by Sheena AllenCollege is considered a valuable tool to those who want to secure a job with a great salary and benefits. However, the cost of college tuition increases about 8 percent every year, which means it doubles every nine years.
by Nailah HerbertThe poll questioned 3,616 adults about health and financial problems affecting members of their household and outlined alarming statistics about American families reporting financial hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic.
by Sheena AllenPresident Joe Biden recently announced that the government has canceled $11.5 billion in student loan debt. Currently, the outstanding student loan debt is $1.73 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve.
by Nailah HerbertPresident Biden announced that the Build Back Better Plan would push $45 billion of their $3.5 trillion budget toward funding HBCUs. The funding was expected to go toward a plethora of issues and plans to rebuild HBCUs.
by Nailah HerbertThe social media outage between Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp turned out to be a wake-up call for numerous small business owners. Many small business owners are choosing not to heavily rely solely on social media to serve their customers and set up other forms of connectivity like a business website and email list.
by Nailah HerbertCulture Meets Money had the pleasure of chatting with Tonya Rapley, founder and CEO of My Fab Finance. Rapley shares her thoughts on the importance of making intentional money decisions. Below are three key takeaways from her chat.
by Nailah HerbertWhen it comes to the distribution of wealth among Black and Latinx people versus white people in the United States, minorities have always been neglected. The racial wealth divide is widespread and stems from hundreds of years of policies.
by Nailah HerbertFederal law mandates that a person is entitled to receive a free credit report from each of the three national reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, every 12 months. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can now get reports per week.
by Sheena AllenWith Hurricane Ida passing through the southeastern portion of the United States, it left a trail of wreckage behind it. AccuWeather is estimating the total costs associated with Hurricane Ida to be around $95 billion.
by Sheena AllenIn June 2021, El Salvador passed a bill stating it would recognize Bitcoin as a financial commodity. On September 7, 2021, they became the first country to adopt digital currency as its legal tender.
by Matin Varshochi