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The Obama administration on Thursday highlighted initiatives in housing, education, the workforce and health care designed to help foster a better economic environment for African Americans as the nation continues to emerge from the financial recession.

In today’s ratchet economy most people aren’t getting raises but the cost of living continues to rise. What are you doing to make ends meet or to make extra money? What’s your side hustle? Here’s what some callers had to say….. Click Here to Listen to the Callers

Remember there was a time when you could count on at least ONE friend to help you get out of a tough bind. Nowadays, NO ONE is in the position to help because EVERYONE is in the same position! My father said he thinks we’re in a depression! Did we pass by the recession and […]

With fall rapidly approaching, here are some tips on how to get the most out of your clothing budget by building a “recession-proof” wardrobe from the budget fashionista:

In a groundbreaking report released Monday by a leading economic research group, social scientists turned a spotlight on the financial challenges facing an often overlooked group of women, many of whom could not take an unpaid sick day or repair a major appliance without going into debt.

Hopefully this is a sign that the market is improving.