ABC Owned Television Stations, in collaboration with Microsoft Philanthropy, are proud to present “Our America: In the Black,” an hour-long documentary special aims to drive conversations about building financial literacy and economic empowerment in the Black community. In the special, Microsoft Philanthropy tech specialist Darrell Booker takes us on a journey around the nation in
Personal finance is the art of managing one’s money to achieve financial goals and maintain financial well-being. It involves budgeting, saving, investing, and making informed decisions about income and expenses. Essential aspects include creating a budget to allocate funds wisely, establishing an emergency fund for unforeseen circumstances, and strategically managing debt. Insurance and retirement planning
As the year draws to a close, home loan rates once again find themselves under the spotlight. With whispers of potential fluctuations in 2024, a crucial question resurfaces for homeowners: Should we prepay our loans or prioritise investments? Both options boast distinct advantages, but the optimal choice hinges on a nuanced understanding of your personal
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Last year was battered by the same headwinds that led many to christen 2022 the year of the ‘permacrisis’. Inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions continued to hit economies around the world and affect financial services in Europe. Investment banks made their deepest job cuts since 2008, culling thousands of roles as trading fees flatlined
Stock investors have gotten off to a wobbly start to the new year, hobbled by shifting expectations on the timing and extent of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2024. All three major U.S. stock indexes snapped a nine-week winning streak on Friday, after unexpectedly strong December job gains prompted traders to briefly pull back on
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