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financial literacy Basics

Studies show that consumer debt grew by $800 billion in the past year, making now the right time to evaluate your financial literacy. Financial literacy analyzes your ability to effectively manage different…

Mental Health and the Holidays

The holidays are a joyous time of celebration with friends and family. But if you are grieving the loss of a loved one or experiencing financial hardship, you may be filled with…

Black-Owned Breweries

Beer is one of the oldest and most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. For centuries, it has been a go-to drink – even ancient Egyptian pharaohs were buried with it. But…

Lifting Their Voice

CELEBRITIES USING THEIR PLATFORM FOR ADVOCACY Throughout history, celebrities have played a major role in the fight for equal rights. Long before the days of social media, celebrities such as Marvin Gaye, Aretha…

Sweetest Day Gift Ideas

By Jamie Wooster It’s always a good time to express our love to the people we care about, but on Sweetest Day, love is a priority. Sweetest Day originated in Cleveland, Ohio…

How Balanced is Your Work-Life?

One of the biggest struggles working moms face is the idea of work-life balance. Just when I thought I had it figured out, it all came crashing down when my son left…

Chicago Murals

From championship sports teams to world-class restaurants, Chicago is home to a lot of the greats. There are many different things to do and explore in the city.  When I moved to…

Video Conferencing Etiquette

Putting Your Best Face Forward The outbreak of the coronavirus has forced people to find creative ways to keep in touch. Without the ability to come together in person, friends, families, and…

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