Business & Economy

You might be surprised to discover that some of the brands most closely associated with Black culture aren’t actually Black-owned.

Come April 3rd, a 25% tariff will hit all imported cars entering the U.S., and soon after, that same hefty tax will apply to most foreign-made car parts.

Every year, tax prep giants rake in billions by charging fees for a service that should be free to every taxpayer.

Two Altadena business owners speak about recovery after the Los Angeles wildfires.

Black-owned businesses play an important role in the building of generational wealth for a lot of families.

Middle-class America is going to have to make a lot of adjustments to survive our declining economy, but Dr. Benaisha Poole-Watson believes generational wealth is attainable for everyone! During this episode she offers insight on the truth about the housing market, how to build equity, the importance of a good credit score, and what programs […]

U.S. taxpayers can file taxes starting Jan. 27. However, before the official start date, you can get ahead on your filing. 

In news that should surprise no one, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, becomes the latest company to end its DEI programs. As reported by CNBC (citing the initial report from Axios), Janelle Gale, Meta’s vice president of people, announced in an internal memo that Meta plans to end several internal programs […]

Several major U.S. companies are buckling under pressure from conservative groups to scale back or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. 

The government just released good news for Social Security beneficiaries. As announced by the Social Security Administration today, all SS (Social Security [retirement]) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments will increase by 2.5% in 2025. Millions of Americans receive either SS, SSI, or both. The new COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) funds—averaging to be roughly $50 per […]

Developing these "recession-proof" skills not only bolsters individual resilience but also fortifies collective economic stability. 

Columbia, Maryland native Damola Adamolekun is giving Red Lobster a comeback from bankruptcy as its new appointed CEO