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Yes, we need jobs. We need Black wealth, too.

WITH BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT nearly double the national rate, we need access to assets, ownership and industries that too often shut us out. (Credit: Pexels/Yan...

A comprehensive guide to the Buy Now, Pay Later trend

by Defender News Service Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has emerged as a widespread and disruptive consumer purchasing and finance trend in recent years....

10 Common Financial Scams and How to Avoid them

by Steve Reeder Loss Prevention Manager You’ve worked hard to earn a living, build your savings and pursue your financial goals. That’s why it’s important...

How Black-owned credit unions empower their communities

by Bria Overs When traditional banks turned away Black Americans, credit unions welcomed them with open arms. Different from a bank, credit unions are not-for-profit financial...

No credit history? No problem − new research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness

No credit history? That need not be a problem for first-time borrowing. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey by Joonhyuk Yang, University of Notre Dame and Jung Youn...

Student loan delinquency drops 2.2 million borrower credit scores by 100 points or more

by Charlene Crowell At least 2.2 million delinquent student loan borrowers have seen their credit scores drop by 100 points or more since loan servicers...

Black employment at risk from AI changes, but possibilities also exist

by Karen Juanita Carrillo New York Amsterdam News Artificial Intelligence (AI) is as much of a buzzword as it is an enigma to many as...

Poll shows Americans value skilled trades, but say they’re overlooked

A new Harris Poll report reveals that while Americans overwhelmingly view skilled trades as essential to society, they also believe the field is undervalued,...

College Degree vs. Certification: Which holds more weight in today’s job market?

by Darryl Jacobs ESPN & CBS Sports Network Commentator My lane is usually writing and speaking about the world of sports, college and pro...

From eggs to hotels, prices soar

Prices across the United States are about 26 percent higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing everything from a weekend hotel stay to a...

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