(ThyBlackMan.com) With the average U.S. household owing more than $10,000 in credit card debt, it’s no surprise that millions of consumers are turning to debt management companies or debt settlement firms to become debt free. However, there are enormous differences between these two types of organizations. A good debt management ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) To no one’s surprise, NBA star Lebron James has signed a new deal with Nike. The old deal, signed in 2003, was for $93 million dollars, and James seems to have delivered for the Nike Corporation. “LeBron James is one of the world’s best basketball players and a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On my free financial advice blog, AskTheMoneyCoach.com, I get a lot of questions about how to handle debt collection agencies. But what about you: Have you ever had an irate bill collector call you and demand payment on a debt? If any debt collection firms are harassing you – ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) While many philanthropists – including New York City’s billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg – are cutting back on or redirecting their grants, many black people are doing what they have done since the way back times: helping their families and friends and communities. They may not think of this as such ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Marc Morial explains why and elaborates on the 2010 State of Black America report… The National Urban League, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has produced an annual State of Black America (SOBA) report for one-third of its existence. At a press conference Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the organization ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I curiously watched the press conference held last week to celebrate the New Jersey Nets (well, not quite New Jersey anymore) stadium set to be built in Brooklyn. A group of investors, led by Bruce Ratner, were joined by many prominent New York public figures to celebrate the ground-breaking ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Tom Burrell understands the power of the media. The marketing communications and advertising pioneer revolutionized the images of African-Americans in television and print ads. He knows the difference between a campaign that prompts brand loyalty based on an appeal to a group’s values and one that plays to their ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) No sooner had the shock of Haiti’s earthquake passed than Chile was struck. As the repercussions of both disasters continue, urgent need remains in those countries and around the world for charitable contributions. But it is hard to know whether donating your time, money, expertise or something else will ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black American wealth has dropped dramatically during the latest recession. The recent meeting between Rev. Al Sharpton, Marc Morial, Ben Jealous and Barack Obama underscored the urgency of dealing with the financial challenges currently being faced by African Americans. One of the critical areas in which black people are ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) America’s only African-American brewer wants you to stop thinking of beer as just a “cold one.” Garrett Oliver wasn’t looking to start a revolution; he just wanted a good beer. Oliver’s interest is not so unusual by today’s standards, when high–caliber, micro-brewed beer can be found at convenience markets, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Obama Administration has been accused of not being responsive to the challenges of Black and Hispanic businesses. This criticism was bolstered by recent news that even though Latinos and Blacks own 6.8 and 5.2 percent of all businesses respectively, they are only getting 1.7 and 1.1 percent of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Have you heard about the changes in credit card rules? Well, here are some key changes you should expect from your credit card company that begin on February 22, 2010. To read more details, visit FederalReserve.gov. When they plan to increase your rate or other fees. Your credit card company must send you ...