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Disappearing Middle Class: Bilingual Ph.D. Accepts Rent Money From Church

The American middle class have been disappearing way before the current recession. For minorities and those who does not have the educational background of Maria Ortiz this recession turned into a depression long ago. In some respects the earlier successes of … Continue reading

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How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant

In light of both events I found this commentary by Stephanie Robinson compelling. OPINION: How Much Is One Black Man Worth? LeBron vs. Oscar Grant | News One.

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U.S. Lags in Job Growth

Ask anyone on the street and they could have said the same thing. U.S. Lags in Job Growth – WSJ.com.

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What is That New Phone Really Going to Cost?

With newer phones comes old debate of how can I keep my cellphone costs down. Here’s an article if you are thinking about purchasing any of the new smartphones. What is That New Phone Really Going to Cost? – Yahoo! … Continue reading

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7 Businesses That Went From Black-Owned To Corporate Entities

Excellent article that was informative, inspiring and troubling all at once. Informative and inspiring because if you do a business study on the organizations featured it provides a template for success. It is troubling because in the business world of … Continue reading

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Diageo Uses Scotch to Plug Gap in Pension Plan

Innovative solution for a common problem for corporations today. This is worth watching to see if its successful. Diageo Uses Scotch to Plug Gap in Pension Plan – NYTimes.com.

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bankruptcy revenge: Modify loan or declare bankruptcy?

I found this utterly fascinating. 60 Minutes covered this a few weeks back.I understand the rationale of the people who do file bankruptcy. bankruptcy revenge: Modify loan or declare bankruptcy? – chicagotribune.com.

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Lower your cell phone bill

Great article if you have a cell phone bill that is always going over its rate plan. Lower your cell phone bill – Jun. 7, 2010.

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Brazen bum Bernie

The man is locked up in Club Fed’s Camp Fluffy and is talking crap. He destroyed many working class people’s savings. He’s a non-repentant SOB. Brazen bum Bernie – NYPOST.com.

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New study finds racism behind black-white wealth gap

All of us, including myself need to learn how to manage our money better. Let’s abandon buying the rims, the newest Jordans, the loudest stereos, the newest fashions, the big screens, etc. Let’s start creating generational wealth! New study finds racism … Continue reading

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