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5 Different Types of Retirement Plans You Need to Know About

You’re probably familiar with terms like 401(k) or Roth IRA, which are types of retirement plans. You might be less sure about the particular characteristics of these accounts or how they follow specific rules laid out by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to protect your retirement funds. It can get

A Noncompete Clause Ban Is on the Table—Here’s What Employees Should Know

When Sara Davenport realized her workplace was making her miserable and taking a toll on her mental health, she faced a difficult dilemma. The then-TV anchor couldn’t just swap one TV station for another; rather, a strict noncompete clause limited her career choices. To continue pursuing her dream job, Davenport

Black Family Opens Senior Care Center to Combat Elder Abuse

No elderly person will go without proper care under the watch of these five siblings. The Grant siblings run their own affordable housing and senior healthcare center called The WellNest Co. to look after their elderly family members and the loved ones of others in the Bay Area. According to Essence,

First Black Student-Athlete At Ole Miss, Coolidge Ball, Dies At 71

Coolidge Ball, the first Black student-athlete in the history of the University of Mississippi, has passed away at the age of 71. Ole Miss Sports reported Ball signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Ole Miss in 1970, rebuffing offers from other universities across the nation. The Indianola,

Montgomery Families Wake Up To White Supremacist Vandalism

Five families in Montgomery, AL had their homes vandalized with swastikas and racial slurs. On August 26, Black homeowner Otis Ramos heard dogs barking outside his home at 3 or 4 am. When Ramos went to investigate, he found a swastika and a racial slur spray-painted on his house and

Michael Pugh Shares Tips For Black Business Month

Michael Pugh, CEO and president of Carver Federal Savings Bank, one of the biggest Black-owned banks in the country, talked to Forbes during National Black Business Month about ways Black-owned business owners can successfully navigate financial institutions to meet their business needs. ­One of Pugh’s suggestions is for Black-owned businesses

5 Different Types of Retirement Plans You Need to Know About

You’re probably familiar with terms like 401(k) or Roth IRA, which are types of retirement plans. You might be less sure about the particular characteristics of these accounts or how they follow specific rules laid out by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to protect your retirement funds. It can get

A Noncompete Clause Ban Is on the Table—Here’s What Employees Should Know

When Sara Davenport realized her workplace was making her miserable and taking a toll on her mental health, she faced a difficult dilemma. The then-TV anchor couldn’t just swap one TV station for another; rather, a strict noncompete clause limited her career choices. To continue pursuing her dream job, Davenport

Black Family Opens Senior Care Center to Combat Elder Abuse

No elderly person will go without proper care under the watch of these five siblings. The Grant siblings run their own affordable housing and senior healthcare center called The WellNest Co. to look after their elderly family members and the loved ones of others in the Bay Area. According to Essence,

First Black Student-Athlete At Ole Miss, Coolidge Ball, Dies At 71

Coolidge Ball, the first Black student-athlete in the history of the University of Mississippi, has passed away at the age of 71. Ole Miss Sports reported Ball signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Ole Miss in 1970, rebuffing offers from other universities across the nation. The Indianola,

Montgomery Families Wake Up To White Supremacist Vandalism

Five families in Montgomery, AL had their homes vandalized with swastikas and racial slurs. On August 26, Black homeowner Otis Ramos heard dogs barking outside his home at 3 or 4 am. When Ramos went to investigate, he found a swastika and a racial slur spray-painted on his house and

Michael Pugh Shares Tips For Black Business Month

Michael Pugh, CEO and president of Carver Federal Savings Bank, one of the biggest Black-owned banks in the country, talked to Forbes during National Black Business Month about ways Black-owned business owners can successfully navigate financial institutions to meet their business needs. ­One of Pugh’s suggestions is for Black-owned businesses