On June 5, 2020, in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis, U.S. Bank announced several initiatives to address social and economic inequities, including a $116 million investment to help close the 10:1 racial wealth gap, which affects all U.S. households and creates a 4-6 percent drag on the GDP.* U.S. Bank recently shared that it has made significant progress … [Read more...] about U.S. Bank provides update on commitment to addressing economic inequities
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Do-it-yourself credit repair: Fix bad credit on your own in 6 easy steps
Don't fall for scams promising easy, overnight credit repair. If you want to fix your poor credit, you can (and should) do it yourself. Follow these six simple steps to do-it-yourself credit repair. If you’ve had an overdue student loan, years of high credit card balances, collections accounts, or even a foreclosure, unfortunately, you probably have below-average or bad … [Read more...] about Do-it-yourself credit repair: Fix bad credit on your own in 6 easy steps
Five pieces of money advice for young adults about to face the real world
Spring is in sight, and right about now, you’ll see that anxious look on the faces of college seniors and other young adults about to face the real world for the first time. Even if they’re fortunate enough to have a job lined up, they are far from secure financially, and often have no idea how to handle their finances. If this is you or someone you know, adopting these … [Read more...] about Five pieces of money advice for young adults about to face the real world
The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Business
Marcie Lovett, The Late Betty Gillespie, The Late Louvenia Johnson and 24 other Women of Color in Business … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Times Celebrates Women in Business
COVID-19 Precautions—BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PANDEMIC)
By Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Prior to the pandemic, small businesses were one of the fastest growing segments in our nation. This changed with COVID-19. A survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank states that three out of every 10 small businesses in the U.S. say they likely won’t survive without additional … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Precautions—BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PANDEMIC)
What You Need to Know About … Life Insurance
By Jerry Wilson President, Carpenter Marketing Group, Milwaukee, WI What is life insurance? Life insurance is a simple answer to a difficult question: How will my loved ones manage financially if I were to die? If anyone depends on your income or the unpaid work you do, they would most likely struggle if you were to pass away. Life insurance pays cash— also known … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About … Life Insurance
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to award $100,000 to small businesses through MKE It Back grant program
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 is helping restaurants, bars, retailers and service providers get back on their feet. Launched Thursday, February 4, 2021, the organization’s new grant program, MKE It Back, will provide $100,000 in aid to small businesses. The grant aims to bridge the financial gaps anticipated now through the middle of 2021 when COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to award $100,000 to small businesses through MKE It Back grant program
Dtangld Hair Salon Suite
Dtangld has been promoting that mantra since the beginning back in 2014 and setting yourself up for a fresh start at the beginning of the year has no doubt been a tradition since the calendar came to be. We’d like to thank the editors of the Milwaukee Times for the opportunity to share with you a few tips to help you start to cultivate that “new you” attitude, starting at … [Read more...] about Dtangld Hair Salon Suite
Former NBA star Junior Bridgeman buys Ebony magazine for $14 million
Bridgeman, a self-made business mogul, believes he can return the magazine to its glory days on the “Chicago River” Former NBA baller Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman may be most known for his time as an NBA player in the 70s and 80s with the Milwaukee Bucks. He had a solid 12-year career in the league playing most of it in “Cream City”, where they retired his No. 2 jersey … [Read more...] about Former NBA star Junior Bridgeman buys Ebony magazine for $14 million
Consumer Reports explains how to give to a charity for the holidays
The holidays are a time for giving to loved ones, friends, and often to charity. But with so many people dealing with the impact of COVID-19, giving might be even more important this year. Before you open your wallet, you might want to follow Consumer Reports’ advice to maximize your contribution to help your community. Charities differ a lot in how much of the money they … [Read more...] about Consumer Reports explains how to give to a charity for the holidays