Color Of Money

BPT The pandemic proved the importance of connectivity – to your family, friends, work, school and doctor. Wireless service, in particular, has been a lifeline for many: In fact, 15% of Americans use it as their only broadband connection. And now we have 5G for home broadband, which is another great option for home connectivity….

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BPT May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one of the biggest factors impacting mental health is the burden of debt. The Hidden Cost of Debt survey by National Debt Relief revealed that 70% of people believe that debt makes them feel like a black cloud hangs over them, in addition to one-in-three people reporting…

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BPT The disruptions of the pandemic led to not only job losses but also the Great Resignation, with many Americans reevaluating their careers and searching for better opportunities. While some areas are recovering, studies from the Pew Research Center, the National Bureau of Economic Research and others suggest that more women have lost their jobs…

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BPT If you’re an IT professional, you’ve probably experienced times when you feel isolated in your own information bubble. Your daily tasks, on top of your short- and long-term professional goals, are usually more than enough to demand your full attention. But if you haven’t had the opportunity to get outside of that bubble and…

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BPT  If you’re dealing with personal and unsecured debt, like credit cards or medical bills, navigating financial terms can be confusing. The terms describing the entire debt settlement industry are used interchangeably, misleading the consumer. It can be challenging to find the right solution for you if you can’t fully understand your options. Last year,…

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BPT If you’ve recently started using digital banking tools to help you manage your finances, you’re not alone. A new study found that millennials, Gen X and baby boomers alike all use digital banking more today than they did just one year ago. In the second annual Chase 2021 Digital Banking Attitudes Study, respondents reaffirmed…

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BPT During a time when young people have experienced disruptions to their education and witnessed unprecedented changes in the labor market, it’s understandable that students may feel uncertain about their future careers. The good news is, there are many skilled trades that students may not be fully aware of – and they’re in need of…

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PHILADELPHIA – Community College of Philadelphia, CCP, recently announced Frances “Franne” McNeal as the new Executive Director of the College’s Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (10KSB). McNeal joined the College’s 10KSB program as a Business Advisor in 2013 – the same year it was established on campus.   She will become the program’s first Black Executive Director. She previously…

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ABOVE PHOTO: This Sept. 2019 photo provided by Mona Sinha shows Philanthropist Mona Sinha in New York. Sinha, board chair of Women Moving Millions, says donors of color often face the same barriers as grantees do. (Leandro Justen/Mona Sinha via AP) By Emily Haynes of The Chronicle of Philanthropy ASSOCIATED PRESS When philanthropist Mona Sinha…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The price of regular gas was $4.39 at the Sunoco station along Rt. 61 in Pottsville, Pa., on Sunday afternoon, March 6, 2022. The price of regular gasoline broke $4 per gallon on average across the U.S. on Sunday for the first time since 2008. (Jacqueline Dormer/Republican Herald via AP) ASSOCIATED PRESS Gas…

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