In the 1960’s statistics said Black women were the least likely to get an education beyond high school and achieve professional success as something other than a teacher. Now statistics say you are the most likely demographic to get a college education and start a business.
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Do The Wealthy Use Prepaid Cards?
75% of Americans don’t have enough saved to cover six months of living expenses according to a survey released by Bankrate. Wealthy people have money saved up for emergencies or vacations. Where does the prepaid card industry help with this statistic?
Read more...Wealth And The Power Of Women
Did you know that 27% of the world’s total wealth is influenced by women? That comes to about $20 trillion with $11.2 trillion of that in the US. Women either create, control or influence a tremendous amount of wealth and it’s growing. If money makes the world go ’round then women are positioned to be a significant force in the…
Read more...Negotiate Your Job Offer To Shrink The Gender Wage Gap
By the way, being a team player means different things to men and women. Being a team player for men means following the hierarchy while for women it means working together.
Read more...What Are You Worth?
Chances are most companies are paying men and women fairly based on their skill set. Men advertise that skill set more than women. Also men have more opportunities to showcase their skill set more than women. They know they’re worth, so should you.
Read more...Finance 101: 7 Ways To Fund A College Education Without A Loan
This is my favorite time of year. Young soon-to-be high school graduates opening their college acceptance letters and getting ready for prom. I remember what this was like for me. I was accepted to my University, getting ready for prom and figuring out what my summer job would be. Notice there are two things I didn’t mention…my current classes and…
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