By Contributing Writer James L. Marshall, Jr., Financial Advisor, Financial Educator & Author In the words of the world’s most lovable fish Dory from the Disney movie Finding Nemo, “Just keep swimming! Just keep swimming!” These are nerve-racking times for investors. The stock market is up one day, and down the next three days! This…
From weddings and graduations to summer camps and new jobs, there are many of life’s milestone moments this time of year. If you or your family are celebrating significant events, it’s important to be prepared for what follows these moments with the right financial protection. “Every major milestone brings new things to think about and…
The pandemic proved the importance of connectivity – to your family, friends, work, school, and doctor. Wireless service, in particular, has been a lifeline for many: In fact, 15% of Americans use it as their only broadband connection. And now we have 5G for home broadband, which is another great option for home connectivity. To…
As summer approaches, so does celebration season, which can mean gathering with friends and family for graduation parties, a fun-filled day celebrating the father figure in your life, or BBQs and pool parties to kick off the warmer weather. Shopping for the tastiest food, thoughtful gifts, and festive party decor is essential to entertaining, but…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan remains on a journey to justice. He said President Joe Biden’s historic bipartisan infrastructure bill provides an opportunity to finally rid America of poisonous lead pipes and free communities of color of the toxins that have polluted their…
Over the last two years, the mental health crisis in the United States has gotten worse. A major reason for that is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has contributed to a rise in anxiety and depression among young people. But even before the pandemic, as many as one in six children in the United States between…
A new survey reveals that the mental health of American moms is going largely unattended, with many living under a near-constant state of stress and few seeking support to ease the burden. The research, commissioned by MDLIVE, an Evernorth company and leading provider of virtual care services in the United States, finds that 33% of…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among teenagers rose almost 60 percent from 2007 to 2018. The CDC and other federal agencies describe a crisis that includes surging mental health disorders among the country’s young. For example, major depressive episodes in…
By Brianna Patt How Male Abuse Is Minimized In an op-ed by Neffer Kerr titled, “Strong & Silent: Breaking the Stigma of Abuse Because Black Men Are Victims, Too,” by Ebony Magazine, Kerr recalls learning that her male friend, who was over six feet tall and gave off a facade of confidence, was being abused….
Americans experience varying levels of stress for a wide variety of reasons and many struggles to find healthy ways to manage it. Minimizing occasional stress is important as it can affect overall health and well-being. Stress can feel overwhelming at times but setting aside time to unwind each day to focus on your physical and…
By Sylvia Dunnavant Hines After Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, one word was echoed around the world – alopecia. From break rooms to the morning talk shows, people were asking, “what is alopecia?” Even though many people in the nation…
When living in a rental, it can be challenging to make the space feel like home. While you may not be there long-term, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it your own with some creative, non-permanent updates. Here are a few tips to make your rental feel more customized to you. Prepare and Plan: With…
Fewer households throughout the Greater Houston area could afford to purchase the median-priced home in the first quarter of 2022, as home prices and mortgage interest rates climbed. Homebuyers in the Houston Area need 26.9 percent more income than they did a year ago to afford the median-priced home, according to the newly launched Houston…
Much of the country is still in the middle of a red-hot real estate market. Home values are rising due to high demand and first-time homebuyers should be aware of how the value of their home impacts the way their premiums are calculated. Location and structure type are two examples of considerations that can affect…
Whether hiring professionals or doing it all on your own, preparation is the most important step in a smooth move. The experts at Duck Brand recommend staying organized with packing lists and labels. Pace yourself by completing one room at a time to prevent yourself from feeling frazzled or frustrated. Be sure to also invest…
Checks, plaques awarded to 20 educators by Amber Mostyn during private reception HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 27, 2022) — Mostyn Law’s second annual salute to Houston’s Difference Makers in Education recognized twenty local teachers, coaches, and other educators for the essential role they play in strengthening the community. During a private reception at Trez Bistro and…
Congratulations to these graduates and all the young scholars in our community! NICHOLAS CARROLL What college are you attending? I plan on attending Southern University. With your hard work and diligence to get to this point, what does National Signing Day mean for you? This means so much, as it brings joy to my parents…
As the country faces uncertain economic conditions including record-high inflation, small businesses are integral to the health and regrowth of the economy. They currently account for 99.9% of American businesses and 46.8% of employed adults in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Digital Payments Are a Lifeline to Small Businesses It…
Hybrid work is here. With indoor mask mandates lifting around the United States and news of major companies heading back into the office at least part-time, workers can expect more meetings with a mix of remote and in-office participants from now on. Fulfilling the hybrid promise will take time, testing, and learning, not to mention…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent No matter where they are from, who they are, their economic circumstances, or educational backgrounds, significant majorities of Black Americans say being Black is extremely or very important to how they think about themselves. A new Pew Research poll revealed that a significant share of Black…