Not everyone wishes to attend a four-year university or pursue a bachelor's degree or higher; thus, they turn to jobs that do not have a post-secondary degree as a job requirement.
by Sheena AllenExamining the pros and cons of real estate, stocks and bonds will provide you with the tools to evaluate which investment strategy works best for you and how to begin, no mater your investment budget size.
by Pam HillSheena Allen is the Founder and CEO of CapWay, a digital financial services provider that aims to help those who have been underserved and overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Sheena shares her story and advice for other women entrepreneurs.
by Viviana VazquezThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global issue as new variants are spreading. As people continue to struggle, 2021 ended without a fourth stimulus check to keep households afloat.
by Nailah HerbertA recent study was conducted by economists at MIT, the University of California, Berkeley, the London School of Economics, and the University of Cologne. The study results showed that workers of low wages or underpaid wages believe that other workers doing the same work are making similar incomes. More workers would quit or ask for raises if they had access to information about other workers’ wages, claims an Economist at UC Berkeley.
by Viviana VazquezNot all cities are as small business-friendly as others. If you’re looking to launch a company or relocate to a new area with your existing one, Atlanta could be a great option.
by Gwen PayneAccording 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 VazquezThe current $3,600 Child Tax Credit payment will be expiring at the end of the year if Congress does not renew it. The tax credit could potentially return to $1,000 by 2025. If you wish to receive Child Tax Credit payments, you can apply one of two ways.
by Matin VarshochiCollege 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 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 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 Herbert