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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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I was traveling on business and planning to open a new franchise in the area, I said. As a Black professional, he had been through his own set of uncomfortable interactions traveling on business and was all too familiar with the array of characters you meet and the variety of tactics used to wiggle out of uncomfortable environments.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Refuse to enter January with a new pile of credit card debt There’s a reason credit card companies love the holidays.

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8 Pieces of Financial Advice for New College Graduates

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College graduation is exciting and stressful as you look for a job and start work in your chosen field. You may not be able to escape using a credit card for some unexpected expenses, especially if you’re just starting a new job and haven’t had time to build your savings. Understand and build your credit score.

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Answering Reader Mail: Green EA, Green Executive

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc. If you have to purchase stuff for your boss - ask to xerox the credit card, both front and back now. Does your boss have allergies, special diet needs, medications (like epinephrine for bee stings?),