Here are some great tips from an Elev8.com blogger that could help you if you become a victim of identity theft and tips on how to protect yourself! A must read!

According to a report called “The State of Church Giving Through 2009,” churches are taking majority of tithes collected twords the church. The report also reveals how much of the ten percent parishioners were giving as well.

In a looming economy, it makes no sense for you to continue to throw your money away. Be wise with your spending. See if you are anywhere on this list! Check it out after the jump.

News

Bishop Eddie Long is trying to get the money back from his accusers for violating the confidentiality terms of the outlined agreement with Long and the church.

Sports

According to TMZ, a Washington, DC judge has dismissed all eight claims in the alleged father's lawsuit.

It’s no surprise that alumni giving is significantly lower at HBCUs in comparison to traditionally white institutions. Several studies report alumni giving at HBCUs to be in the single digits. As much as I wanted to come up with a clever retort explaining that perhaps HBCU graduates don’t give back because they are faced with student loan debt — and working minimum wage jobs to survive

Houston

With the U.S. Credit Rating being downgraded, who can tell us what it means? Oretha Winston for Elev8.com can simplify if for you.

Former talk show host Arsenio Hall shared his thoughts while speaking to reporters during a PBS panel. He was asked if he was serious about wanting to revisit a talk show. Read on for his candid reply!

// VIA Elev8.com: Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at steps you can take to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. I wish I could tell you that by applying these simple steps you can avoid any opportunity of becoming a victim of this crime. Unfortunately, I can […]

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