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About 14% of small businesses are veteran owned, yet vets are only 6% of the US population! Moreover, these businesses have a much higher 5-year survival rate. Although instilled military discipline certainly helps, the biggest factor in their success is community support. Service men and women form tight-knit bonds and...

One of the co-founders of Greenwood, Killer Mike has become one of the faces of Black banking, the #bankblack movement and push for financial empowerment in communities of color. An Atlanta based rapper, entrepreneur and financial activist, Killer Mike is now a leading voice of the Black banking conversation with...

Has your debt been weighing you down? You might be sick and tired of your debt and ready for it to be gone. Let’s be honest, the borrowing cost of debt is high as interest adds up fast. As part of the new year, maybe one of your goals is...

‘Voting with our dollars’ means putting our money toward the projects that matter most to us. Socially responsible banks allow individuals to align their values with institutions that finance socially beneficial projects. Whether you want to support black-owned businesses, local communities, or small businesses, socially responsible banks help you to...

Looking for home business ideas for ladies? Becoming self-employed can seem like a daunting task for many women. With the hundreds—if not thousands—of business ideas out there, it can be hard to pick the best one. In this article, we’ve narrowed down a list of small business ideas for women...

Looking for home business ideas for ladies? Becoming self-employed can seem like a daunting task for many women. With the hundreds—if not thousands—of business ideas out there, it can be hard to pick the best one. In this article, we’ve narrowed down a list of small business ideas for women...