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Studies Show Black Women Struggle In Transition To Retirement

Retirement is what the majority of Americans look forward to after spending decades in the workforce. It comes with financial independence and newfound freedom.  However, Black women are not as supported as their white counterparts in retirement.

Average Credit Card Debt Increased 10% To $6,501 In 2023

As of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, consumers collectively owed more than $1 trillion on their credit cards.

Cars, Sugar And Cruises: How The Port Of Baltimore Closure Could Hurt The Economy

The bridge collapse that has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of the Port of Baltimore could hurt the local economy, strain supply chains and scramble deliveries along the US East Coast.

Visa And Mastercard Agree To $30 Billion Settlement That Will Lower Merchant Fees

Two of the world’s largest credit card networks, Visa and Mastercard, as well as the banks that issue cards with them, agreed to settle a decades long antitrust case brought upon by merchants.

Passenger On Boeing Flight That Suddenly Dropped Says Pilot Told Him He Lost Control...

The pilot of a terrifying flight from Australia to New Zealand told those on board he temporarily lost control of his Boeing 787 after one of its instruments failed, a passenger said Monday, as authorities investigate what caused a sudden drop that threw travelers around the cabin, injuring dozens.

FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days To Come Up With A Plan To Address Quality...

Boeing must produce within 90 days a plan to fix serious quality and safety issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday.

Biden Administration To Issue New Cyber Directives Aimed At Defending Ports

The Biden administration on Wednesday will issue multiple cybersecurity directives aimed at shoring up vulnerabilities at US maritime ports that could be exploited by hackers and addressing security risks from Chinese-made cranes, according to senior US officials.

Bitcoin Stages A $1 Trillion Comeback

Bitcoin is back with a $1 trillion dollar bang. The value of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has more than tripled to $52,000 since November 2022.

Capital One Is Buying Discover In A $35.3 Billion Deal

Capital One announced it’s acquiring Discover Financial Services for $35.3 billion in an all-stock deal, giving the bank a leg up in the competitive credit card market.

5 Organizations Empowering Black Girls As Leaders

From business to STEM, these programs are training Black girls to not just enter professions, but to lead them.

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Male Infertility Contributes To About 40% Of Cases Of Infertility. What...

When opposite sex couples are trying and failing to get pregnant, the attention often focuses on the woman. That’s not always the case.