February is Black History Month – an annual commemoration of the achievements of Black Americans and their remarkable impact on history. It’s a time to celebrate the cultural heritage shaped by generations of Black Americans, who for many decades have fought for equity – a fight that continues today. Though advancements have been made, there […]
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TEDCO’s Social Impact Funds Fuel Maryland Tech Startups
When James L. Brinkley II first started his company IPGen in 2019, he was optimistic about raising funds for his patent-focused startup, anticipating investments within three or four months. Brinkley had impressive credentials: a law degree, a master of laws degree and legal experience working on technology issues at IBM. Still, he found it difficult […]
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What Your Kids Need to Know About Money at Ages 5, 10, and 15
One of the most important tasks for parents to tackle while raising kids is ensuring that they have a proper understanding of how money works—how to earn it, save it, spend it, borrow it, and invest it. Teaching kids about money sets them on the right path to be responsible with it when they grow […]
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6 Steps for African American Families to Build Wealth
The stats are troubling. According to a Pew Research Center analysis a few years ago, wealth of white households was 13 times greater than the wealth of black households. Many factors may be to blame for the wealth gap, notably income inequality, but retirement savings is equally important. According to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of […]