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Race, Wealth, and Intergenerational Poverty

 This is an eye opening article from Darrick Hamilton and William Darity Jr. from The American Prospect. A African-American or Latino family will have to work three years and save 100% of their income to even attempt to close the wealth gap? Wow! … Continue reading

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Recession Ended in June 2009, Group Says

Hmmm. The recession ended and we moved to a depression. The National Bureau of Economic Research says the recession ended in June last year. How many unemployed and broke economists are there? Let’s stop looking at statistics and formulas and … Continue reading

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Fighting to Protect Consumers

Elizabeth Warren personally delivers to all of us the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Hopefully, the organization and the vision that President Obama and Ms. Warren share will not be derailed by the party of “NO.” Elizabeth Warren: Fighting … Continue reading

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Poverty Rises as Wall Street Billionaires Whine

Les Leopold hits the nail on the head with this commentary. What will the billionaires and corporations do to help reduce the poverty problem in America? Les Leopold: Poverty Rises as Wall Street Billionaires Whine.

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Number of uninsured Americans hits record high

This issues ties directly to the poverty rate in the United States. How can you go to see a doctor when you are focused on keeping a roof over your head or food in your stomach? We will only get sicker … Continue reading

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What to buy and not buy at Walmart

Here’s the lowdown on what to buy or not from Walmart. No surprises to me! what-to-buy-and-not-buy-at-walmart: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance.

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How Ruthless Banks Gutted the Black Middle Class and Got Away With It

Simply fascinating piece by Devonna Walker. Sadly there’s a lot of truth in it, as we all are experiencing. How Ruthless Banks Gutted the Black Middle Class and Got Away With It | Economy | AlterNet.

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Diddy- Hello Good Morning

Hello Good Morning get you day rolling with this banging tune! I’m not a big fan of Diddy (mostly for the CUNY disaster) but this is a hot track. Good to see TI, Rick Ross and now we see what former Danity Kane … Continue reading

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Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession

It’s tough for everyone during a recession. It just stand to reason single women and single mothers has it that much tougher. Single Women Fend for Themselves in Recession – COLORLINES.

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Teaching Your Child Money Habits for Life

Great article. In these economic times it is important for children to learn the value of and how to save money, as soon as possible. Teaching Your Child Money Habits for Life – US News and World Report.

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