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How to Maximize Cash Flow in Small Businesses

How to Maximize Cash Flow in Small Businesses

The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and rising inflation. These firms, which account for 43.5% of gross domestic product, are also facing a lending crunch. The…

Health Insurers Exempt from Covering Preventive Care Services

Health Insurers Exempt from Covering Preventive Care Services

The ruling comes because of a lawsuit brought by a group of insurers who argued that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exceeded its authority by requiring them to cover certain preventative care services without being able to charge co-payments or deductibles. In a big blow to health insurance in the U.S., a federal judge has…

Mastering Mortgage Approval: Your Guide to Homeownership

Mastering Mortgage Approval: Your Guide to Homeownership

Mortgage preapproval is a must before an offer Before even starting to search for your dream home, get pre-approved or pre-qualified for a mortgage to know your limits and the best type of financing available. With the current limited supply of homes on the market and the multiple offers many properties draw, sellers may not…

4 Ways Business Credit Cards Can Help Offset Everyday Expenses

4 Ways Business Credit Cards Can Help Offset Everyday Expenses

Entrepreneurs rely on business credit cards for everyday expenses like office supplies, internet, and marketing needs – but what many don’t realize is how to take advantage of the rewards and cash back you accrue. If used strategically, credit cards – both business and consumer – can be much more than a means to an…

Is the iPhone 15 a Game Changer or Just Another Upgrade?
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Is the iPhone 15 a Game Changer or Just Another Upgrade?

By: d-mars.com News Provider Apple released its brand-new iPhones, ending months of rumors and hypothesis, and now folks who need or want a brand new one must decide if the time has finally come to overspend on Cupertino’s present day vivid objects. As smartphones now are a mature generation and actual innovations come fewer and…

Mortgage preapproval is a must before an offer
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Mortgage preapproval is a must before an offer

September 2023 HBREA Submission By: d-mars.com News Provider HAR.com Before even starting to search for your dream home, get pre-approved or pre-qualified for a mortgage to know your limits and the best type of financing available. With the current limited supply of homes on the market and the multiple offers many properties draw, sellers may…

B3 Elevation and 100 Black Men Join Forces to Elevate and Celebrate Houston’s Black Entrepreneurs

B3 Elevation and 100 Black Men Join Forces to Elevate and Celebrate Houston’s Black Entrepreneurs

Spark Speakers LIVE! It is a dynamic one-day event set to take place on Thursday, October 12 in Houston at Texas Southern University from 4 to 8 p.m. Spark Speakers LIVE! It brings a blend of insightful learning and pure entertainment for business-minded attendees who will enjoy a Panel Discussion Between Finance Experts, Small Business…

3 Habits You Can Work into Your Daily Routine to Improve Longevity

3 Habits You Can Work into Your Daily Routine to Improve Longevity

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Americans are optimistic about their longevity. A recent survey by MDVIP – a national network of primary care doctors focused on preventive medicine – and Ipsos found that 67% of Americans want to live longer than their parents and 87% want to take steps to live healthier for longer. However,…

How to Improve Your Business’s Financial Health with Detailed Management

How to Improve Your Business’s Financial Health with Detailed Management

By: d-mars.com News Provider As a business owner, you know that maintaining a healthy financial status is crucial to the success of your company. But how can you ensure that your business is on the right track? The answer lies in detailed financial management. By keeping a close eye on your revenue, expenses, and cash…

How to Decide If a Home Remodel Makes Financial Sense for You

How to Decide If a Home Remodel Makes Financial Sense for You

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint There comes a time when every homeowner looks around at their house and ponders a few upgrades. Sometimes, those ideas turn into full-on renovations as you reimagine your space to better meet your lifestyle. But before you start calling contractors, ask yourself: Does remodeling make financial sense? Here are three…

Graduation Season is Here: Tips and Resources to Help Young Women Be More Financially Savvy

Graduation Season is Here: Tips and Resources to Help Young Women Be More Financially Savvy

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, chances are you’re becoming more independent about handling your own money. While finances can be stressful, they don’t always have to be – which is why a new initiative from Secret Deodorant focuses on providing young women with access to free resources…

Future Bankers at TSU Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on Industry Exam for Third Consecutive Semester

Future Bankers at TSU Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on Industry Exam for Third Consecutive Semester

By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Students in Texas Southern University’s Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. This marks the third consecutive semester the entire FBLP cohort has…

Home Prices Up Again Worsening Inventory Shortages and Modest Rise in Demand

Home Prices Up Again Worsening Inventory Shortages and Modest Rise in Demand

Black Knight is a data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing in real estate industries. The data and analytics division of Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI) released its latest Mortgage Monitor report, based on the company’s industry-leading mortgage, real estate and public records data sets. A modest rise in…

Tired of Tightening Your Budget? Here’s How to Find a Side Hustle You’ll Love

Tired of Tightening Your Budget? Here’s How to Find a Side Hustle You’ll Love

Tighten the purse strings. Balance the budget. Cut back. There are many ways to say it, but the current economy has millions of Americans doing the same thing: struggling to make ends meet. Wouldn’t it be nice to alleviate the financial pressure? For some people, this means asking for help. Four in 10 people have…

Looking for a New Career? This is Why the Skilled Trades Offer Great Opportunities

Looking for a New Career? This is Why the Skilled Trades Offer Great Opportunities

For anyone seeking a career that’s in demand and offers a wide variety of positions, the skilled trades and construction should be at the top of your list. Whether you’re interested in construction, architecture and design, technology, finance, business administration, sales or HR, the array of jobs available in the field may help you find…

The Black List and the GM Incubator Fund Announce Emerging Filmmaker Program Offering $100,000

The Black List and the GM Incubator Fund Announce Emerging Filmmaker Program Offering $100,000

The Black List, a company providing an annual survey of Hollywood executives’ favorite unproduced screenplays, and the GM Incubator Fund today announced the launch of the Writer-Driven Shorts Program, which will provide two emerging diverse filmmakers with a $100,000 grant toward production funds to shoot a short film based on feature scripts. The short films…

Why The Insurance Industry Could Be A Career Possibility For You

Why The Insurance Industry Could Be A Career Possibility For You

Whether your career is just beginning or you’re looking to shift gears, the insurance industry may be the right place for you. The industry employs nearly 3 million people in the United States and depends on a diverse workforce from various professional backgrounds. However, experts say that persisting myths may prevent talented job seekers from…

4 things U.S. Workers Need to Know About Beating Inflation if Disability Strikes

4 things U.S. Workers Need to Know About Beating Inflation if Disability Strikes

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…

Mayberry Homes: Bringing Affordable Home Ownership to Houston

Mayberry Homes: Bringing Affordable Home Ownership to Houston

Initiatives have been passed by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council in support of creating more affordable housing projects, in alignment with the affordability objectives that will span over 40 years by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. This flexible roadmap to homeownership is tailored specifically for households earning 120% or below…