In this edition of the Ericaism, Erica Campbell talks about the difference between faith and foolishness. She says when in pursuits of our goals, we have to remember that it’s our responsibility to finance our dreams.  While it’s important to have faith, it’s also important to be realistic. She outlines the importance of business plans, […]

Starting a business takes a lot of prayer, planning, confidence, and, most important, money. Some entrepreneurs have been able to start from literally nothing and build empires from the ground up. Others have come out of the gate looking for, and securing, small business loans to assist with the expenses associated with starting their own […]

Did you know that four out of five black households have no retirement savings? Financial guru Deborah Owens says it was dire statistics like that encouraged her…

Pioneering sculptor Isaac Scott Hathaway (pictured) was chosen as the first African American to design a U.S. Mint coin on this day 66 years ago.…

A series of recent developments in the Trayvon Martin case reveal that the parents of the slain teen are not sitting idly while their son’s…

National

Sometimes we hear people brag about their new car, new home, luxurious apartment, expensive jewelry, designer clothing, or high tech gadgets. These boasters enjoy bragging…

Are we entering a recession or a depression? What can we expect in the days ahead? Will we see massive layoffs, sky high interest rates, thousands more losing their homes and savings? Is there anything we can do to prepare? Absolutely it is something we can do…Start a home business! As the economy clings stubbornly […]

In the past, the role of moms in society has been focused on the children and house chores. Moms are expected to take the responsibility of looking after the children while also contributing to the betterment of the family. The rat race in which human beings are involved in these days suggests, she cannot only […]

Lifestyle

In this tough economic climate, more and more moms are trying to find avenues to supplement their income. But even in these tough times the opportunity to earn extra income from home is alive and well. As a work at home mom you have the capability of creating your own stimulus package without depending on […]

Two teenage girls lives have dramatically changed over $20.  Frustration and Ego may have been the culprits that took control and ended the life of a young African-American female in New York City.

There are a number of reasons that explain the recent trend towards moms choosing to operate a home business, many of which are discussed throughout this article. In particular, the opportunity to be your own boss presents many lifestyle benefits such as more time and flexibility to improve work and balance life, While high income […]

In 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 71.3 percent of moms worked in Corporate America. This means that majority of all moms work at least part-time to help with the family finances.