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Yes, student debt is normal…but normal isn’t setting college students up for future success. This National College Financial Prep Week (Jan. 13-Jan.18th), we want to give you the information and resources you need to prevent college debt from spiraling. Why are we in a student loan crisis? Student loans are normal. But normal is not setting college graduates up for success. Instead, it has put us in a student loan […]

Source: Morsa Images / Getty Winter is fast approaching. When the days get shorter and the temperature falls below freezing most of us just want to stay in the house.  Who wants to be active during the colder months? It’s a struggle, but it’s important to find hobbies during the fall and winter seasons to keep you excited about life. Season changes can have serious effects on your mental health. […]

Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, said in a […]

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty In October 2023 Chipotle Mexican Grill raised the menu prices before the the chain increased its prices in June of 2021 and in August of 2022.  Fast forward to December of 2024 and now we are learning that the popular fast-food chain is planning to increase their prices once again, this time by approximately 2%. But why?  In the past there have been various […]

The holiday season is a time for family, community, and celebration, but for Black families, the traditions that have been passed down through generations are particularly meaningful. These customs connect us to our rich cultural heritage and remind us of the resilience and joy that have defined the Black experience.  Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African culture, takes place from December 26 to January 1, is one example. The annual […]

Source: Lyndon Stratford / Getty Enterprising organizations and highly motivated individuals use the fourth quarter to get a head start on the new year ahead. This is particularly true of side hustles, where strategic planning can lead to lucrative opportunities. With many people looking for ways to supplement their income or explore new passions, a new year offers a perfect chance to get ahead of your finances. Here are 15 […]

Source: ttsz / Getty   While every organ in your body plays a vital role in working in tandem to keep the blood flowing, many consider the heart to be the epicenter of all human life — that notion is emphasized even greater for those who battle cardiovascular disease. Bringing you a special conversation sponsored by the American Heart Association, Sybil Wilkes played host in a recent sit-down that paired […]

Source: invincible_bulldog / Getty Whether you’re slowly winding down your summer, counting down the days until fall, looking forward to getting toasty this winter or plotting on your plans for spring, one shared joy regardless of the season is a luxury hotel stay. Long gone are the days though where it saves to stay longer; now you can simply kick it for the day. The art of daycationing — a […]

Source: Kevin Carter / Getty Travel can be expensive but when you can get a deal or something for free like a flight, you better hop on it and do it quickly.  Southwest Airlines has brought back for a very limited time their extremely popular companion pass program.  This program lets one person fly for free after you purchase a qualifying ticket, so basically a 2 for 1. STAY INFORMED! […]