Associated Black Charities hosted a Free Teen Financial Literacy Summit for all ages at the Doubletree by Hilton in Pikesville, Md. on April 13, offering all teens in attendance a new account with a free $25 deposit and breakout sessions focused on topics such as job search and interviewing skills, entrepreneurship and investing and breaking generational mindsets.
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Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness honors leaders in the workplace
The Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness celebrated the work of Angela Celestin and Robert Matthews at its third annual Louder event, an event aimed at honoring those who have shown “outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering workplaces that support their employees’ mental health”.
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NCBW’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosts ‘Pearls with a Purpose’ event
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosted “Pearls with a Purpose” on April 14 to raise funds for their advocacy work in the community.
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Why experts say keep land in your family if you can
Will Edmond and his partner, Austyn Rich, moved back to their ancestral land in East Texas to create a homestead and “glamping” destination, highlighting the importance of keeping land in the family to build wealth.
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Expert advice: Michelle Singletary gives top tips for financial success
Michelle Singletary, a personal finance advisor and journalist, shares her top three money tips for Black children, young adults and people over 35, including having a budget, investing for your older self, limiting debt, and saving for retirement.
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University of Maryland Medical System Is Advancing Access to Cancer Care
The Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health provides high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment to Prince George’s County, with a focus on holistic patient care, and access to an integrated network of specialists.
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Demystifying Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression and anxiety are common mental health challenges that affect one in eight women, and can be difficult to distinguish between normal challenges of new parenthood and more serious conditions.
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Learning to navigate and manage medical debt
Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States, and there are steps consumers can take to manage and perhaps reduce or eliminate medical debt, including requesting an itemized bill, comparing your EOB with your bill, making an appeal, checking for financial assistance, and negotiating your bill.
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Spotlight on finances: Tips and tricks from the AFRO team
AFRO staff members share their experiences and tips on how to navigate their finances in honor of National Financial Literacy Month.
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Baltimore City leaders file lawsuit against Dali owner, Gov. Moore gives updates on Key Bridge clean-up efforts
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and members of the Baltimore City Council filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the Dali, the cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, alleging negligence in allowing the vessel to leave the Port of Baltimore with an unreliable power supply.
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Ask a lawyer: What to do before and after confronting bankruptcy
Ebele Ebonwu, an associate in Gordon Feinblatt’s Financial Services Group, offers advice on how to avoid bankruptcy and how to manage it once it has been filed, including the importance of a good attorney and reorganizing your finances.
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Securing your financial future: the importance of saving for retirement
Black and Brown people are less likely to have retirement accounts than Whites and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and a lack of financial security can lead to financial insecurity in retirement.