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Yes, student debt is normal…but normal isn’t setting college students up for future success. This National College Financial Prep Week (Jan. 13-Jan.18th), we want to give you the information and resources you need to prevent college debt from spiraling. Why are we in a student loan crisis? Student loans are normal. But normal is not setting college graduates up for success. Instead, it has put us in a student loan […]

Source: Morsa Images / Getty Winter is fast approaching. When the days get shorter and the temperature falls below freezing most of us just want to stay in the house.  Who wants to be active during the colder months? It’s a struggle, but it’s important to find hobbies during the fall and winter seasons to keep you excited about life. Season changes can have serious effects on your mental health. […]

Source: Brooke Sutton / Getty The ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ was definitely an performance to remember during the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game on Christmas day. The Houston Native’s “Cowboy Carter” themed halftime performance was even more special as she shined a spotlight on rodeo and western culture and featured North Texas artists: Grapevine Native Post Malone and Coppell native guitarist Emily Elbert. Related: Our Favorite Moments from Beyoncé’s NFL Halftime Performance Also […]

Source: Jason Mendez / Getty World-renowned American poet, author, and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81. According to AP, Giovanni died with her lifelong partner, Virginia (Ginney) Fowler, by her side, which was confirmed to AP by friend and author Renée Watson. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, said in a […]

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty In October 2023 Chipotle Mexican Grill raised the menu prices before the the chain increased its prices in June of 2021 and in August of 2022.  Fast forward to December of 2024 and now we are learning that the popular fast-food chain is planning to increase their prices once again, this time by approximately 2%. But why?  In the past there have been various […]

The holiday season is a time for family, community, and celebration, but for Black families, the traditions that have been passed down through generations are particularly meaningful. These customs connect us to our rich cultural heritage and remind us of the resilience and joy that have defined the Black experience.  Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African culture, takes place from December 26 to January 1, is one example. The annual […]

Source: Lyndon Stratford / Getty Enterprising organizations and highly motivated individuals use the fourth quarter to get a head start on the new year ahead. This is particularly true of side hustles, where strategic planning can lead to lucrative opportunities. With many people looking for ways to supplement their income or explore new passions, a new year offers a perfect chance to get ahead of your finances. Here are 15 […]

Source: invincible_bulldog / Getty Whether you’re slowly winding down your summer, counting down the days until fall, looking forward to getting toasty this winter or plotting on your plans for spring, one shared joy regardless of the season is a luxury hotel stay. Long gone are the days though where it saves to stay longer; now you can simply kick it for the day. The art of daycationing — a […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The life of a bachelor can bear many gifts — freedom, first and only dibs on drinking out the carton and a general spot in the world to call your own is a lifestyle that many, many, many, many men dream about. 50 Cent can be seen as the apex goal of what it means to be that guy. On top of his place in […]