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November 20, 2020
BPT It’s something everyone in the U.S. needs and uses in their everyday lives – energy to keep the lights on, appliances working and homes cool or warm enough to be comfortable. Now that Americans are spending more time at home, energy needs – and costs – for households across the country are going through…
November 13, 2020
BPT When the novel coronavirus outbreak impacted nearly every business across the globe, companies turned straight to their values to steer their response. A company’s mission and promise replaced the next product launch. Involvement in the community mattered more than the next earnings call. And how companies treated their employees superseded any other action. Aflac…
November 6, 2020
BPT It’s not surprising that many small businesses are struggling to maintain operations, earn profits and sustain their work forces in the wake of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many minorities who own small businesses across the U.S. remain more optimistic about the future than their non-diverse counterparts, though they acknowledge…
October 30, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: The food dollar developed by the USDA Economic Research Service demonstrates how each part of the food supply chain contributes a portion to the food dollar. BPT The COVID-19 pandemic has affected food prices more than nearly any other part of the household budget. In April, the Food-at-Home Consumer Price Index increased 2.7%,…
October 23, 2020
BPT Uncertainty continues into the 2020 holiday season, with limited travel, canceled events and strict budgets changing how Americans will celebrate this year. According to a recent Coinstar Holiday Survey, the majority of Americans said COVID-19 will influence how they celebrate the holidays. Fortunately, by thinking outside the box and keeping a positive attitude, you…
October 16, 2020
BPT One of the many changes spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic is a fundamental shift in how people are paying for the goods and services they need. Due to both health and safety concerns, consumers and retailers are more frequently choosing credit cards for online and in-person payments in an effort to make transactions as…
October 6, 2020
September 25, 2020
Family Features With many Americans spending more time at home, they are also using more common household items such as cleaning supplies, pantry items and snacks, among other things. According to a Harris Poll survey, Americans are concerned about the economic impact the pandemic will have on their lives. These economic concerns are leading shoppers…
September 17, 2020
McIvor gives a first-hand lesson on getting started in real estate By Kharisma McIlwaine Real estate is one of the easiest ways to acquire wealth through residual income. Unfortunately, there is much information that a novice trying to enter this field simply does not know. Twenty-six year-old South Philadelphia native Jamisa McIvor, like many of…
September 10, 2020
BPT Whether you run a solo small business, or your business is moving from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce, you’ve likely got a long to-do list – and you may not know where to start. Or if your business is already online, you may be trying to improve your website and stand out from the competition. Do…
April 9, 2021
By Teresa Lundy For this edition of The Business Corner, I interviewed Naeemah Johnson, owner of Nbeauty...
April 9, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Tsebiyah Derry By Florence Anthony According to reports, fans of DMX’s rallied Easter Sunday outside...
April 9, 2021
BPT The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about...
April 4, 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on...
April 9, 2021
In the United States, Black and brown people are usually placed into the lowest caste, which often...
April 9, 2021
All Signs: This week the Sun and Mercury are dancing with lucky moneybags Jupiter, which is a...
