In this piece, Kenny Pugh explores why couples with prenuptial agreements might actually be happier. He begins: In order to position the following points, let me first start by providing a disclaimer that I’m in no way endorsing prenuptial agreements. In discussing this particular area with friends, associates and family members, I’ve learned that finances…

Kym Harris, certified career coach and founder of Your SweetSpot Coaching and Consulting, says she has many clients who make midlife career changes. She adds that the desire for change in our lives is quite natural because “over time our values change and our interests broaden.” Below are five tips from Harris on accepting your…

After any international superstar passes, it’s only fitting that the estate and custody battles begin just days after the legends are gone. In this case, a bitter custody war let loose after Michael Jackson saw an untimely death. From his mother, Katherine Jackson to his father, Joe Jackson, all the way to his brothers, a…

Ikiré Jones is the brainchild of Wale Oyejide, crowned by Esquire Magazine as one of the “Best Dressed Real Men in America.” His clothing line is a sly mix of fashion forward eclectic designs with an urban sensibility. Rather than creating beautiful garments that lack the functionality to be worn every day, Ikiré Jones designs…

Ever thought about what you can do to make additional money on the side? Wonder what others are doing to provide that extra financial cushion? From turning your hobbies into jobs and making an extra buck off your passions, there are four unique side hustles that can bring you a little more cash flow. Find…

A panel of eight judges elected hair care technology company, Techturized, as the winner of the 2013 Blacks in Technology Business (BiT) Pitch Competition at SXSW Interactive in Austin, TX. Three of the four Techturized co-founders, Candace Mitchell, 25; Jess Watson, 22; and Chanel Martin, 28, presented eloquently as they described their target: African-American women, who make…

The criticism came immediately. When CBS and Turner Sports three years ago announced they had struck a deal to broadcast every single game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, it also meant that two commentators, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, stars of Inside the NBA, were going to be studio analysts beside some of the…

The six most expensive words in business are, “We’ve always done it this way.” If your company is operating the same way today as it did when it started, then you’re not evolving, which means you’re missing out on dozens of opportunities and sales. Check out these tips on how your brand can improve and…

Celebrating her sixtieth birthday on March 23 with soirees in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, the 10-time Grammy winner is not only preparing to mark another milestone, she’s celebrating a new chapter in her 40-year career:  one that includes the expansion of her entrepreneurial empire with scented candles, a fragrance, and gourmet chocolates. Learn…