By Ashley Powdar, AARP Studies show that entrepreneurs age 50-plus are among the most successful, profitable small business leaders. While experience matters, it’s not a magic wand that solves every problem that can threaten a company’s survival. Starting and growing a business is no easy feat. Many new ventures are expensive to start and require years […]
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These tax tips can make filing (1040) EZ
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. With tax day approaching, there’s no time like the present to get started on your 2022 returns and submit them well before the April 18 deadline. This year, you have a few extra days to complete your taxes. With the typical deadline of April 15 falling on a […]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Q&A with JPMorgan Wealth Management’s Joy Stephens
By JPMorgan Chase In celebration of Women’s History Month, we sat down with Joy Stephens, Market Director at JPMorgan Wealth Management in Washington D.C. to discuss what Women’s History Month means to her, how the firm is empowering women and her goals for 2023. Women’s History Month is a great time to reflect, celebrate and […]
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From Civil Rights to Silver Rights: How Black entrepreneurs are making history with peer-to-peer car sharing
The Black community has a remarkable legacy of business ownership, tracing all the way back to the Reconstruction Era. From Reconstruction to the 1960s and 70s, the Black community had to rely on its own resources for economic growth. Due to systemic racism and abhorrent Jim Crow policies, professional opportunities were extremely limited for Black […]
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Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services has been a staple in Baltimore’s African-American community for 27 years. The legacy continues with a renewed commitment to support a new generation of families.
Founded by Vaughn C. Greene in 1996, with the partnership of William G. Miller, the family legacy continues. Vaughn’s daughter, Brittney Greene, MBA, LM, is the Vice President of Operations and Managing Funeral Director. With a compassionate team of licensed funeral directors and administrators, Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services honors the black community and continues […]
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5 Tips to Become a Homeowner in 2023
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. Homeownership is the largest financial undertaking for most Americans and a key to building generational wealth. It can provide a base of security, as building home equity provides you with more financial options in the future. For instance, home equity can be used to pay off debt, increase […]
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In Your Home: Healthcare Made Easy
Older adults living with serious illness often find themselves in an unending cycle of health crises that lead from home to hospital to rehab and back home again. It also can be difficult for them to get to their many appointments and manage their care alone. Gilchrist’s Elder Medical Care (EMC) program brings care to […]
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What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Your Wallet
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. Interest rates have a bigger impact on your wallet than you may realize. With rates forecasted to continue rising in 2023, you can expect to pay more on things like credit card debt, mortgages, car loans, and other everyday purchases. That’s why it’s important to take steps now […]
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Business Partners and Father-Daughter Duo Find Success with Turo
By Turo As a loving father of eight children, Bradford Phillips has always been committed to supporting and guiding his family. He was an unconditional provider and protector, dedicating all of his resources to ensure the joy, safety, and comfort of his children. The Phillips family, like many families in the Black community, were hit […]
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Partnerships that Help our Communities
In public health, we often state that your ZIP code is a greater predictor of health than your genetic code, meaning geography matters to an individual’s health and wellness as much as regular checkups and medical care. The roots of good health are planted in our homes, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities. To eliminate barriers […]
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Smart shopping and spending: 5 tips for setting a holiday budget you’ll actually stick to
By JPMorgan Chase Bank The holiday season is often a time of joy where gatherings, gifts and gratitude are plentiful. While decking the halls, shopping, and sending love to friends and family are big parts of the holidays, they also can place a strain on your personal finances. This is especially true in the current […]
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Ford Tech Spotlight: Interview with HBCU Hampton Grad Telisha Everett
Ford’s mission to build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Supporting HBCUs and driving towards not only attracting but retaining talent from these institutions are a part of their efforts to contribute towards strengthening communities. We had the chance to speak with the Cyber Defense Analyst at […]