Business & Economy

Black inventors shaped modern life, yet their brilliance is often overlooked. This highlights 26 groundbreaking innovations they created.

When Donald Trump says housing prices should stay high to protect homeowners, he’s repeating one of the oldest scripts in the country: protect wealth at the top and call it fairness.

Nearly a third of businesses are likely to increase prices in the near future. A new report by LendingTree found that more than 30-percent of businesses surveyed said they expect their prices will be higher in six months than they are now while only five-percent said that their prices will go down, and 65-percent said […]

A Martha’s Vineyard estate where the Obama family vacationed for several summers, known as Blue Heron Farm, was sold to billionaire Les Wexner to the tune of $37 million. The buyer was a trust managed by Matthew Zieger, who is the attorney of the retail executive, according to a report from the Real Deal.  The home, owned […]

Medical debt will remain on credit reports after a federal judge vacated a Biden-era rule. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule would have removed the debt, however, the judge found that the rule exceeded the bureau’s authority under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The ruling — handed down by U.S. District Court of Texas’ Eastern […]

Every year, tax prep giants rake in billions by charging fees for a service that should be free to every taxpayer.

Two Altadena business owners speak about recovery after the Los Angeles wildfires.

Black-owned businesses play an important role in the building of generational wealth for a lot of families.

Several major U.S. companies are buckling under pressure from conservative groups to scale back or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. 

2024 was not a kind year for many well-known companies across several industries. From consumer brands, to restaurants and retail stores chains, several companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While filing for bankruptcy means a company is definitely in some dire straits, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be gone for good. Here are 20 […]

Developing these "recession-proof" skills not only bolsters individual resilience but also fortifies collective economic stability. 

True internet equity means more than just internet access, it’s also ensuring everyone has the skills and support to thrive online.