Feeling anxious about preparing and filing your business taxes? As a solopreneur or small business owner, navigating the complexities of taxes can be overwhelming and time-consuming. You don’t have to do it alone. TurboTax Business is here to support your business tax journey, so you can focus on what really matters. 1. Identify the Right…
A student loan can be a valuable tool to help you earn your degree – and with the right plan, it doesn’t have to be stressful. “Smart borrowing starts with knowing the basics. The more you understand, the more confident you’ll feel,” says Dan Kennedy, chief marketing officer, College Ave. To ensure your student loan…
As the best women golfers in the world prepare for the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, local high school students experienced PGA WORKS Beyond the Green at the Home of the PGA of America. This career-exploration event, hosted at select PGA of America Championships, is designed to educate,…
About 1,500 boys and girls, ages 6 to 16, competed in a spelling bee and chess matches during the Summer Games Final Event hosted by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and officials with the One for All Foundation (formerly the Harris County Street Olympics). The Final Event also featured the Bright Futures Fair, offering interactive…
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters there. Attorney Deuel Ross for the Legal Defense Fund said, “The Supreme Court ruled that Alabama had violated the Voting Rights Act by chopping up that Black population and declining to…
The U.S. is one of the only developed countries in the world that does not guarantee paid family and medical leave to workers, leaving millions of babies without the care they need in their earliest months of life. Paid leave is associated with higher breastfeeding rates, regularly attended well-child visits with pediatricians, and other key…
Nearly everyone has encountered the unthinkable: Your smartphone landed in the toilet. Or you forgot to take off your smartwatch before jumping into the pool. Or maybe you meant to take those earbuds out of your pocket before running the laundry. What now? Rachel Plotnick is a researcher who studies how technologies play a part in people’s…
Any true beach lover knows that there is no such thing as the world’s “best” beach. An avid surfer and a family with young kids are drawn to different coastlines, while a city dweller and a wilderness adventurer may each find beauty in their own stretches of shoreline. But that’s the beauty of beaches: There’s…
For one-of-a-kind and unforgettable travel, your next trip should include amazing small towns and coastal communities in Atlantic Canada – the four eastern provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. New Brunswick: Saint Andrews: An hour from Saint John, this town on the Bay of Fundy was named the…
From unexpected downpours to damaging winds, homeowners should be prepared for emergency repairs when storms appear this summer. A recent nationwide survey of 1,000 homeowners by T-Rex Tape revealed that 100% of respondents have experienced damage requiring immediate attention following extreme weather events, with summer leading as the season with the most extreme weather events…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also called HCM, is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes, sometimes with no warning signs. It is characterized by the thickening and stiffening of the heart walls, which can impede the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently since the chambers cannot fill up. In addition, HCM is the most…
Dr. Gabriela Soza, Manhattan board-certified dermatologist and mother of two young children, knows firsthand how challenging self-care can be when you’re on-the-go. That’s why she recommends preparing a bag to carry all your essentials while you’re out and about. What counts as an essential item? While those exact items may vary from person to person,…
Walgreens is rolling out a “Men’s Zone” in nearly 8,000 stores across the country – a dedicated space for this growing category, featuring an assortment of trendy and new men’s grooming and skin care products. Trendy can also be practical The new Men’s Zone at Walgreens will help you find tools that are personal, practical…
Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. “Food is deeply rooted to family and community,” said Arlen Vanessa Marin, M.S., R.D., a national volunteer for the…
Recent data highlights an increase in maternal deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 688 died in 2024 during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. That’s up from 669 deaths in 2023, but down from 2022 and 2021. The leading causes of these deaths include blood vessel blockages, infections, and excessive…
If you’re like many young adults, you’re turning to social media and online influencers for money advice. According to Experian research, among those surveyed ages 18-44, the go-to source of financial information is an internet search, while only about 30% of respondents overall go to a financial services company. Industry experts say that you should…
When d-mars.com President MR. D-MARS created the Black Industry Experts Directory, he envisioned much more than just an online phonebook. The directory was created in hopes of creating a space where Black entrepreneurs and business owners can find each other and work together to create something special in the city of Houston.
With the majority of high school graduations completed, it’s time to start thinking about how to pay for college. Paying for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Your family has multiple options to make college affordable. Read on for the six best ways to help pay for college. 1. FAFSA The very first thing you…
As the Class of 2025 graduates into an uncertain and fast-changing working world, they face a crucial question: What does it mean to be successful? Is it better to take a job that pays more, or one that’s more prestigious? Should you prioritize advancement, relationship building, community impact or even the opportunity to live somewhere new?…
Photo Credit: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials are honored to announce that 529 Texas students will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to support their college journey. The scale of this year’s scholarships reflects the continued growth of the Rodeo’s commitment to Texas students and is part of the organization’s…
