Yes Is the “Black Economy” an Oxymoron?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Although the dictionary calls it archaic, the “management of a household” is one of the definitions listed for the word “economy.” Another definition is “a saving or attempt to reduce expenditures.” Yet another is “a system of interacting elements, especially when seen as being harmonious.” And still another definition... [Read more...]

Part 1: Pledge Allegiance to The Cash.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) In America, we are taught at an early age to place our hands over our hearts and pledge allegiance to the flag. But many of us have no idea what we are doing. When we pledge allegiance to the flag, we are essentially accepting a full plate of indoctrination to things that may conflict with each other, or even with out core values... [Read more...]

Blacks Have The Economic Power To Change Things!

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) African Americans are a major force to be reckoned with in today’s economy, especially when it comes to how much they pour into it.  Estimates put it at about 1 trillion dollars annually and perhaps more.  Any business, regardless of the type, would be wise to find out what drives African American’s spending habits.  And... [Read more...]

Part II – The Social Security Trust Fund Fraud Fix!

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) What is a practical fix for a trust fund that has run out of money, based on the facts of the situation we reviewed in Part I( http://www.thebiglie.net). The answer is relatively simple. Be honest with the American people! Our President needs to end the charade being perpetuated upon the American public in regard to the solvency... [Read more...]

Part I – There Is No Money!; The Social Security Trust Fund Fraud!

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The President of the United States over these past several weeks had announced; 1) in an effort to curry favor with Congressional Republicans; 2) in an attempt to reduce spending and 3) generate additional tax revenue from the very wealthy, he was willing to adjust the formula used to calculate the cost of living increases for... [Read more...]

Ok Blackopoliticonomics.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As George Benson sang in Moody’s Mood, “There I go, there I go, there I go…” making up words again. I couldn’t resist this one in light of our penchant to choose sides when it comes to economics versus politics. It seems we cannot understand, nor act upon, the fact that by combining the two disciplines and leveraging... [Read more...]

Yep Money Talks – Especially Black Money.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Surely you’ve heard the saying, “Money Talks.” But, have you ever wondered what it says, especially Black money? Have you thought about the facts that point out, quite graphically, that when money raises its head, or is put on the table, or is taken off the table, the attention of those affected by it dramatically increases?... [Read more...]

Sharon Tirabassi; 10 Million Dollar Lottey Winner, now Broke!!

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Sharon Tirabassi was living the dream.  She won the $10.5 million dollar lottery in her home country of Canada, earning her a consistent residence on cloud nine.  All the things that she’d always wanted were wide open to her:  Expensive cars, fancy houses, designer clothes and expensive vacations.  Her financial freedom... [Read more...]

Yes, Including Ourselves in Economic Inclusion.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Dr. Thomas Boston, noted economist and author of Affirmative Action and Black Entrepreneurship, in which he called for a strategy that would establish and grow Black owned businesses to the point of having the capacity to employ 20% of the Black workforce by the year 2010. Aptly titled, “Twenty by Ten” – A strategy for... [Read more...]

Yes, Understanding Mutual Funds.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) My childhood friends and I were very close. We spent practically every waking moment together—playing sports, video games and just hanging out. Looking back on life from an adult point of view, I must say, “we were spoiled “BROKE” kids.” None of us worked or even thought about doing anything to create an income. We... [Read more...]

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