DEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and Loyalty
Target faces growing financial and reputational fallout, losing $12.4B in revenue, stock dropping $27, and facing lawsuits after reversing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Senate Votes to Overturn Overdraft Fee Cap, Undermining Key Consumer Protections
Senate repeals CFPB rule capping overdraft fees, blocking future reforms. Move favors big banks, harms low-income families, and undermines consumer protections championed by Senator Warnock.
20 Million Predatory Loans Drained Over $2.4 Billion From Consumers
In 2022, predatory payday lenders drained $2.4B in fees from low-income, largely Black and Latino borrowers through high-interest, deceptive loans, Center for Responsible Lending report finds.
What Every Small Business Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act
Small businesses must file beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act to combat financial crimes—though enforcement is paused as of March 2025.
EU beer and winemakers fear business will dry up under Trump’s tariffs
US President Trump’s tariffs threat sparks fear in Europe’s drinks industry, with wine and spirits producers warning of devastating impact on jobs and exports, potentially crippling key markets.
No Retirement For Me
Jonathan Clements reflects on the life changes driven by his terminal cancer diagnosis at age 61. Despite his prior focus on frugality and saving for retirement, he now prioritizes enjoying daily life, simplifying finances, and ensuring his family’s financial security. His philosophy embraces making meaningful memories while managing his health challenges.
Trump Golf Weekends’ Cost To Taxpayers Hits $18.2 Million
Donald Trump has spent over $18 million in taxpayer money on golfing since his second term began, playing at his Florida courses on 13 occasions out of 48 days in office. This spending could surpass the $151.5 million spent during his first term, raising concerns about the associated costs and security measures.
Fulton County: An Economic, Cultural, and Educational Hub for Georgia
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 19, 2025 According to Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts in his annual State of the County address, Fulton County continues to…
Corporate America Abandons DE&I, But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
While corporations retreat, Black entrepreneurs continue to build, innovate, and thrive. According to NBC Select, over three million Black-owned brands are in the U.S., spanning every industry imaginable.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Sparks National Debate
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance on February 9, 2025, has become a focal point of national discussion, eliciting a spectrum of reactions from acclaim to controversy.