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financial

The Unbeatable Beauty of Dividends: A Lifelong Provider

September 15, 2024

The story of Denise Prudhomme, an employee who clocked in for work at Wells Fargo and was found dead four days later, is a haunting reminder of the devastating impact of work-related stress and burnout. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,486 individuals died at work in 2022, while the Am

business

Will Procter & Gamble's Q4 Earnings Meet Expectations?

September 15, 2024

Procter & Gamble is set to release its fourth quarter earnings results, and investors are eagerly waiting to see if the company will meet its full-year guidance. The consensus EPS estimate is $1.37, flat year-over-year, while the consensus revenue estimate is $20.74 billion, a 0.7% increase from las

personal-finance

The Credit Card Debt Trap: 5 Dangers to Avoid in Today's High-Rate Environment

September 15, 2024

The thought of carrying credit card debt in today's high-rate environment is daunting. With average credit card interest rates nearly doubling over the last decade to nearly 24%, it's more important than ever to be informed about the potential consequences of letting your debt compound. If you're ap

crime

The Luxury Thief: A Tale of Greed and Betrayal

September 15, 2024

The seemingly innocent face of Janet Yamanaka Mello, a 57-year-old woman, hid a shocking secret. For six years, she stole a staggering $109 million from a grant program meant to support military children and families, using the funds to buy lavish properties, 82 vehicles, and over 1,500 pieces of je

religion

The Power of Financial Education: How Black Churches are Bridging the Wealth Gap

September 13, 2024

In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a staggering wealth gap exists between Black and white households. According to a 2018 report by Prosperity Now, Black families in Dallas had a median household income of $31,000, just 42% of the median income for white families. But what can be done to address this di

education

Are High Schoolers Financially Ignorant, or Just Misinformed?

September 13, 2024

The notion that high schoolers are clueless about finances is a popular notion that has been perpetuated through media and public discourse. However, is this assumption truly based on facts, or is it a misconception rooted in biases and stereotypes? To find out, I devised a money quiz to test the fi

education

Gila Community College's Financial Health is Not as Rosy as it Seems?

September 12, 2024

Gila Community College has been given a clean bill of financial health by an auditor, but is that really the case? On its surface, the college's financial situation might seem rosy, but upon closer inspection, there are some concerns that cannot be ignored. The auditor's report highlights a number

politics

Markets Give Kamala Harris the Upper Hand in Presidential Debate

September 12, 2024

What if the market's reaction to the debate is more about sentiment than substance? Has the analyst's assumption that markets are accurately predicting the election outcome been tested? Or is it just a fleeting reaction to a momentary shift in perceived probability? As the dust settles on Tuesday's

lifestyle

The Lonely Truth: How Isolation Impacts our Health and Finances

September 11, 2024

The warning signs of loneliness are finally being recognized as a serious threat to our physical and mental health. But could it also be a ticking time bomb for our finances? What if I have no one to rely on as I age? The Surgeon General's 2020 report highlighted the alarming rates of loneliness

lifestyle

Leveling the Playing Field: Bevel Partners with Double Dutch Aerobics to Fuel Growth in Atlanta's Fitness Scene

September 11, 2024

In today's fast-paced world, staying fit and healthy has become a top priority. But for communities of color, equal access to fitness opportunities is a luxury few can afford. That's why Bevel's $25,000 grant to Double Dutch Aerobics, an innovative fitness business based in Atlanta, comes as a breat