Money
With the tax deadline just two days away, many Americans are feeling the pressure to file before April 15. The IRS expects millions of last-minute filers, but the good news is—it’s not too late to get it done right and even save money if you act fast. Whether you’re filing today or waiting until the […]
So boom — the conversation around U.S. money just got a little louder. With reports that Donald Trump’s signature could start appearing on U.S. dollar bills as part of the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary, people are already side-eyeing the move. Not because it’s impossible — but because it’s different. Traditionally, U.S. currency doesn’t really lean […]
Two powerhouses in Black business and media, Jerome D. Love and Rushion McDonald, have joined forces to explore one of life’s most compelling questions in their new docuseries, What Is Rich? This collaboration brings together two distinct but equally impactful leaders to shift the narrative around wealth and success in our community. Jerome D. Love […]
As new student loan restrictions emerge, check out a list of billionaires giving back to HBCUs when it matters most.
H-Town, you won’t believe this—somebody in Texas just cashed in big on the Powerball this weekend. A ticket sold at Big’s convenience store in Fredericksburg matched all six numbers and will split a mind-blowing $1.787 billion jackpot with another winner out in Missouri. That’s the second-biggest Powerball prize in history, and our Texas winner decided […]
A new survey from a retirement services provider shows Americans are not all that realistic when it comes to financial milestones. Empower asked nearly one-thousand Americans to set target ages for six life milestones: retirement saving, landing a dream job, earning six figures, buying a home, becoming debt-free and retiring. Most people said the age […]
These special shopping days—held annually in participating states—allow consumers to purchase certain items without paying sales tax.
Texas is projected to lead all states in job growth through 2034, adding nearly 3 million jobs. Here's a list of career paths that pay top dollar.
HOUSTON — Rent costs are on many American minds these days, as the average American needs to make $80,949 a year to afford a standard rental property, according to a study by Zillow. In the same study, Zillow outlined how much Americans have to make to afford rent in major cities, including Houston. Houston is […]
Ever wonder what are the richest cities in Texas? Some of them may be closer than you think! On this list of the 20 richest cities in Texas, eight are located in Harris county, several of which are within the Houston metropolitan area. While some of the cities on this list are comprised of under […]
Did you know that the dollar only circulates in the Black community for 6 hours, allegedly? Meaning, in our communities, we tend to spend elsewhere rather than spending our money intentionally with Black owned businesses. According to 2020 U.S. census data, the median net worth of Black households is only $18,430, which is the lowest […]