More Americans are retiring earlier than previous generations. According to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank, their odds of retiring before age 62 rose to roughly 50% in July 2021, partly due to the pandemic. For many, moving up their retirement seemed like the right choice given the state of the labor market and…
Houston City Council approves agreement allowing Houston Airports to develop a 2-acre site into an aeronautical hub to be used by Texas Southern University Houston Airports continues to invest in aviation by supporting the next generation of aeronautical professionals with an innovative learning environment. On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Houston City Council gave final approval…
Texas Southern University today announced it has established a new scholarship program, The Milton Carroll Scholarship Fund presented by CenterPoint Energy, in recognition of former CenterPoint Energy Board chairman and former TSU Board of Regents chairman, Milton Carroll. The program, which includes a $500,000 endowed scholarship and $150,000 in general scholarships for immediate student needs,…
Liquidity is the “it” financial term of the moment as businesses brace for a potential slowdown. Without sufficient cash or the ability to borrow funds quickly, many companies could face tough business decisions and struggle to cover costs or seize growth opportunities. Banks are now in a situation where they need to keep more cash…
Old Folks Saying “It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to!” People not committed to understanding you can still look at you poorly no matter how “good” you believe yourself to be. Don’t let the words of others dictate the parts of you that are substantial and seen as valuable to others….
The 27-page book, complete with fascinating illustrations by Ananta Mohanta, celebrates what Whittington calls “the unique and special bond between a father and his little girl.” For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. The stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous…
Millennials are a generation with unique financial challenges. Seven in 10 possess student loan debt, according to the Institute for College Access and Success’ “12th Annual Report, Student Debt and the Class of 2016.” Combined with car loans, housing expenses and entry level salaries, it’s no surprise to learn that many young workers lack the…
The Rose’s Annual Shrimp Boil, presented by the Bill and Helen Crowder Foundation in honor of Bob Domec, returns to the Pasadena Convention Center. Guests can enjoy in-person dining and curbside pickup while participating in live auctions, silent auctions with digital bidding and more. Participants can also purchase t-shirts to celebrate the event. The 34th…
The Social Security Administration implemented their highest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in four decades earlier this year. This annual COLA is based on increases in the Consumer Price Index as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means former workers receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits saw an increase of 8.7% in their…
“One monkey don’t stop no show.” The saying is transparent as it is the Black version of “time and life are going to keep going on and on” like an Erykah Badu song. Whatever you’re doing in life, the highs and the lows, circumstances won’t dictate your forward movement. You have to keep “moving on”…
It’s a question that many members of the modern workforce are consistently asking themselves. Working a 9-5, 8-4, 7-3, or the late shift can become very laborious to some after a while. While some employees relish in the routine, others may not be well adjusted – and that is okay! According to Sage.com, work-life balance…
The phrase “Dad Bod” refers to an average guy who doesn’t have a lean, shredded physique. He might instead have a paunch or visible beer belly, without being hugely overweight—just like the stereotypical suburban father of a nuclear family. It evokes a relatable, warm kind of dude who kicks back with a beer and pizza…
Fitness guru Reggie Collier breaks down his story on getting fit and details the setbacks he faced on his road to a better him. The main goal is to be better than you were the day before. After competing in my first competition in 2015, I found out a week later that I was going…
By d-mars.com News Provider Approximately 35 million Americans move every year. But unlike most times when homeowners largely change addresses within the same city or county, 2020 saw a sharp increase in relocations between 50 to 500 miles away. “The pandemic has opened the eyes to many that they can effectively work remotely. Thus, homeowners…
Provided by NNPA The rapid rise in pandemic-driven telework could make first-time homeownership most broadly accessible to black renters compared to other renters, based on factors including income, the makeup of local industries, geography and more, a November Zillow analysis suggests. Zillow research found that, of the nearly 2 million U.S. renters who are able…
HOUSTON, TEXAS APRIL 1, 2023 – In observance of April as International Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, Janine’s Sarcoidosis Outreach Foundation & Support Group (JSOF) will host its annual Sarcoidosis Awareness 5K Walk. The event starts on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the Bellaire Civic Center, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire, Texas…
