2016 March/April

One Hard Lesson

In my 20s, buying Coach handbags, Nine West shoes and Bulova watches made me happy. I had to be the first woman in my crew with the latest trend. When I was happy, I shopped. When I wasn’t happy, I shopped.…
Finance

Financial Documents Every Woman Should Have

By Marsha H. Barnes How many of us can say with confidence that our financial documents are safeguarded, neat and within arm’s reach? Or are you a part of the other group, with trails of bank statements, a years’ worth of paycheck stubs and aged credit reports crumpled in the bottom of your purse?…
Finance

Football vs. Finances

By Rashad Phillips It’s football season. Visit a local barbershop or sports bar and you will find African-American men engaged in serious football related dialogue. These in-depth conversations cover ideal offensive strategy, defensive weaknesses, flawed general management decisions and executing in the red zone.…