At the age of 50, can someone build a seven figure retirement in time to retire? Is it realistic? How? Obviously, you would have a much better chance of accumulating $1 million or more in savings had you begun saving and planning for retirement 20 or more years ago. ButContinue Reading
Fliers on Wi-Fi equipped planes will be able to use their Amazon (AMZN, Tech30) account to buy movies, messaging and Wi-Fi. Here’s how it works: When customers bring up the airline’s entertainment portal that streams TV and shows inflight purchase options on their personal devices, they can now use PayContinue Reading
For the second consecutive time, Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) was named a 2015 Top Company for People of Color by the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), an organization that educates, advocates and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. The results are from the 2015 NAMIC/WICT Cable Telecommunications Industry Workforce Diversity Survey.Continue Reading
Whether you’re an African American accountant, attorney or astrophysicist, there’s probably a related professional organization. Joining an association can provide education in your field, networking opportunities and advocacy — all with a focus on issues important to African Americans. Find the right one for you by checking out this list ofContinue Reading
SCORE offers the nation’s largest, network of free, expert business mentors. If you’re just starting a business, SCORE mentors can provide the practical action plan, education and tools you need to open your doors and establish a customer base. Already own a business? Our volunteer mentors can help identify waysContinue Reading
After businesses are accepted into the program, SBA provides business development assistance and helps them maintain program requirements. In addition, SBA’s Mentor-Protegé program, a subset of the 8(a) program, pairs mentor firms with protégé firms to provide managerial and technical assistance as well as joint venture and subcontracting opportunities toContinue Reading
Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions and completing a series of legal activities. These 9 easy steps can help you plan, prepare and manage your business. Click on the links to learn more. Step 1: Write a Business Plan Use these tools and resources to create aContinue Reading
The thinnest and lightest MacBook continues to see discounting as a rumored update looms. The latest to cut prices is Best Buy BBY +0.65%. On Friday, Best Buy slashed $300 off the 12-inch MacBook with Retina Display. This follows similar discounting earlier this month at B&H Photo. These sales areContinue Reading
Looking for a fun, speech-enabled virtual assistant for your sales team? Try Oracle Voice. Want to create a task quickly after a meeting? Talk to Oracle Voice as you would in a natural spoken conversation. Want to create an appointment quickly after a meeting? Talk to Oracle Voice as youContinue Reading
What’s the best way to keep saving for a house down payment? Cash loses value from inflation, bonds will drop if interest rates go up, and stocks are risky. Coming up with thousands of dollars for a down payment is tough, especially if you’re already struggling with obligations like studentContinue Reading