Articles by Pride Staff

Finance

Take advantage of $15k down payment assistance

October 19, 2016
By Quila Bryant There is good news for the Charlotte area real estate market. Mecklenburg county has been selected by U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund®, as one of the five North Carolina counties to receive state down payment assistance funds.…
Style

8 Tips to Transition into your Fall Wardrobe

October 12, 2016
By Lashanda Millner-Murphy Sunny skies, sandy beaches, sunscreen, swimsuits and shorts may be put to rest for 2016, but let me put some sunshine back in your life by sharing these transitional wardrobe tips that will have you loving fall wardrobe this season.…
Wellness

How to Control Your Impulse

October 11, 2016
By Eddie Love Whether you learned to drive a car in driver’s education or your parent’s old car, you may have learned this lesson. The instructor might have told you to keep both hands on the steering wheel at 10 and two.…
2016 September/October

Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

October 4, 2016
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, of those with the disease, the agency estimates that more than 8 million have not been diagnosed and are not being treated for the condition.…
Lifestyle

3 Tips for Overcoming Obstacles

October 3, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen Recently I was a panelist for National Association of Professional Women. The topic was “Overcoming Obstacles, Even During the Most Challenging Times.” It was an amazing group of panelists and we all had different ways of overcoming obstacles.…
Lifestyle

On the Hunt: Your Guide to Estate Sale Shopping

September 26, 2016
By Cheryl Luckett It’s hard to believe summer is over.  I will admit, I’m more than happy to wave goodbye to the sweltering heat and humidity. If you know me, you know I’m always on the hunt for good deals.  One of my go-to sources for some of those great finds are estate sales. …