I wasn’t schooled in the fundamentals of wealth creation upon my entrance into college and probably many of you. I must say that most of my financial education hinged on observing what took place in my household. We were very frugal (Shopped in bulk, cut coupons, and carried a grocery list) and had to make
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In my last article, I mentioned how obtaining a “Millionaire Mindset” would help to shift your perspective as a college student. Although those principles were simplistic and easy to understand you still must grasp the importance of finding a mentor who can walk you through the steps in more detail. It can take years to develop
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There are a lot of scams that promise to get you the money you need for your college education, only and take money from you. Here are tips to avoid them.
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“During the time I have worked for HBCUs, I have noticed something very special. These folks genuinely care.”- Eddie Francis Yes. The above words ring true. They ring true because I am an instructor at an HBCU, who also happens to be an alumna of an HBCU, and I live these words as I go
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If you’ve ever wondered if you’re communicating properly with your professor, if you want your child to have the best possible advantages when they arrive at college, or if you’d simply like to learn some vital communications basics, Ellen Bremen’s book is for you. Among the many guides out there which attempt to make college
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Every group needs a leader. That’s a given. But a leader, on his own, does not make a group. There are other members of the team that can contribute to the success of the project. When you’re in a group, you’re expected to do well no matter what role you play. Here are some tips
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A lot of people think you go to college to get a higher-paying job, but that’s never going to work if you don’t learn something. It’s a professor’s job to make sure you learn the material that will get you started in your professional life, and if you’ve got any college experience under your belt,
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If you’re considering Greek life on a HBCU campus, here is a list of Black Greek Letter Organizations (The Divine 9) for you to look into.
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