By Dr. John L. Manni Communication can make or break a relationship at home or at work. Let’s view communication from the perspective of the sender and receiver. How often as a sender of a message have you had to say: “That isn’t what I meant.” Sometimes the message we try to send does not […]
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By Aiyana Ma’at An app for this. An app for that. It seems like these days there’s an app for just about anything. I thought I’d seen it all until I discovered an app that claims it can help you look your money habits squarely in the eye, discover what you really believe about money and see […]
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By Starla Muhammad Despite challenges facing many Black couples and families during the economic downturn, now is the time to work on strengthening the ties that bind. The foundation of the Black community has always been family regardless of the pitfalls of high unemployment, financial strain and interpersonal conflicts. Cash strapped times can even affect physical […]
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By Michelle Singletary Looking at former NFL star Warren Sapp’s bankruptcy filing, it’s hard not to focus on the Florida mansion he owns (18,000 square feet, according to property records) or the number of pricey athletic shoes he’s purchased (240 pairs, many still in the box unworn). Sapp lists assets of nearly $6.5 million and […]
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By Skye Thomas I will never forget the day that my daughter’s sixth grade friend told me that. We had been discussing someone who had recently lost a fortune and had become very bitter as a result. She suddenly piped up with that all knowing scowl that only a twelve year old girl can truly […]
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By Neysa Ellery Taylor Dear Asyen and Maya, You both know that this is an arena where Dad and I struggle. So this is going to be really short…. 1. Follow this formula: 10% Tithe 20% save 25% living expenses (rent) 45% the rest of life goes here 2. Don’t charge stuff. Instead save up […]
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By Margot Carmichael Lester “Money is one of the biggest power struggles in a relationship,” asserts Bonnie Eaker Weil, author of Financial Infidelity. That’s why experts say it’s important for daters to pay attention to their financial compatibility. “Financial issues are the biggest deal-breakers in a relationship. It is important to understand your differences so you […]
By Gerald Mitchell Yesterday’s employment report has largely been seen as positive news, and for good reason. Two-hundred twenty-seven thousand new jobs were created in February, and the previous month’s employment figures were also revised upwards, making the gains even more impressive than previously thought. Despite this fact, headline unemployment rate number remained unchanged at […]
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By Todd Bavol A spell of unemployment, or even just a cut in salary for one or both partners, can put the most unbearable strain on a relationship. In an attempt to come to terms with all the feelings associated with being laid off, the series of disappointments which comes with the subsequent job search […]
By Ilex Bien-Aime I was out with some friends a few years ago when a girl said that she wouldn’t date a man unless she saw his credit score. At the time that statement made me mad but my thoughts have since changed on that subject. For so long I didn’t understand the importance of […]
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2 Tips To Communicate More Effectively With Your Unemployed Spouse
/in Love & Marriage, Marriage & Money/byBy Dr. John L. Manni Communication can make or break a relationship at home or at work. Let’s view communication from the perspective of the sender and receiver. How often as a sender of a message have you had to say: “That isn’t what I meant.” Sometimes the message we try to send does not […]
Money Issues In Your Relationship? There’s An App For That…Really.
/in Marriage & Money/byBy Aiyana Ma’at An app for this. An app for that. It seems like these days there’s an app for just about anything. I thought I’d seen it all until I discovered an app that claims it can help you look your money habits squarely in the eye, discover what you really believe about money and see […]
Essential Ingredients To Strengthening Your Family In Tough Economic Times
/in Marriage & Money/byBy Starla Muhammad Despite challenges facing many Black couples and families during the economic downturn, now is the time to work on strengthening the ties that bind. The foundation of the Black community has always been family regardless of the pitfalls of high unemployment, financial strain and interpersonal conflicts. Cash strapped times can even affect physical […]
It’s Not About How Much You Make…It’s About How You Manage What You Make
/in Marriage & Money/byBy Michelle Singletary Looking at former NFL star Warren Sapp’s bankruptcy filing, it’s hard not to focus on the Florida mansion he owns (18,000 square feet, according to property records) or the number of pricey athletic shoes he’s purchased (240 pairs, many still in the box unworn). Sapp lists assets of nearly $6.5 million and […]
God Don’t Like Rich People
/in Marriage & Money/byBy Skye Thomas I will never forget the day that my daughter’s sixth grade friend told me that. We had been discussing someone who had recently lost a fortune and had become very bitter as a result. She suddenly piped up with that all knowing scowl that only a twelve year old girl can truly […]
Letters to My Daughter – Part 4: Money
/in Marriage & Money, Parenting/byBy Neysa Ellery Taylor Dear Asyen and Maya, You both know that this is an arena where Dad and I struggle. So this is going to be really short…. 1. Follow this formula: 10% Tithe 20% save 25% living expenses (rent) 45% the rest of life goes here 2. Don’t charge stuff. Instead save up […]
Are You Financially Compatible?
/in Marriage & Money/byBy Margot Carmichael Lester “Money is one of the biggest power struggles in a relationship,” asserts Bonnie Eaker Weil, author of Financial Infidelity. That’s why experts say it’s important for daters to pay attention to their financial compatibility. “Financial issues are the biggest deal-breakers in a relationship. It is important to understand your differences so you […]
Searching For Solutions To Fight Black Male Unemployment
/in Black Men, Marriage & Money/byBy Gerald Mitchell Yesterday’s employment report has largely been seen as positive news, and for good reason. Two-hundred twenty-seven thousand new jobs were created in February, and the previous month’s employment figures were also revised upwards, making the gains even more impressive than previously thought. Despite this fact, headline unemployment rate number remained unchanged at […]
Relationships Need “Recession Proofing” Too!
/in Marriage & Money/byBy Todd Bavol A spell of unemployment, or even just a cut in salary for one or both partners, can put the most unbearable strain on a relationship. In an attempt to come to terms with all the feelings associated with being laid off, the series of disappointments which comes with the subsequent job search […]
It’s Time To Man Up & Get My Money Right
/in A Man's Point Of View, Marriage & Money/byBy Ilex Bien-Aime I was out with some friends a few years ago when a girl said that she wouldn’t date a man unless she saw his credit score. At the time that statement made me mad but my thoughts have since changed on that subject. For so long I didn’t understand the importance of […]