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Inspiring Interview Featuring Ephren Taylor

It’s not about how much you make. It’s about how much you hold onto. -Ephren Taylor We saw this video recently on Mixergy, and couldn’t resist the temptation to post it over here and share with everyone. Ephren Taylor made history by becoming the youngest African American to become CEO of a publicly-held company. He [...]

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3 Economic Lessons to Learn from Angola in Fighting poverty

Ever since the end of a 25-year civil war in 2002, Angola has been continuously making strides. The country has its own diamond and oil resources, which makes its turbulent history no surprise. While these resources could have only benefited a few elite residents, they have been extended to improve the quality of life for [...]

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Spotlight: Michelle Obama

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It’s about time that we focus on an individual who has been doing things the right way and celebrate it. A person who is more than deserving of this spotlight would be none other than the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. While she has become renowned for being the spouse of President [...]

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5 Lessons Learned from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics on Success

The 2010 Winter Vancouver Olympics are just downright inspiring. It’s a concentration of dreams, dedication, focus, and drive. It showcases the glory of those who have mastered their craft. It rewards their hard work. Beneath it all, there lies universal principles that we can all learn from. 1.    Don’t Get too Greedy: The Koreans had [...]

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Black History: Minority Fortune of the Past

While African-Americans may only make-up 13% of the population, they have made significant contributions that have impacted the entire nation. It’s remarkable to look back on these accomplishments and see the miracles that occurred as a result of adversity, less money, and less resources. If examples of minority fortune occurred centuries ago, it goes to [...]

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Spotlight on Michael Lee-Chin

You may or may not have heard of him before, but after reading this post you’re likely to not forget him. Michael Lee-Chin is a Chinese-Jamaican Canadian billionaire, investing extraordinaire, bank owner, and philanthropist. He’s been profiled by Forbes as one of the world’s richest people. His wealth is currently valued at an estimated $1 [...]

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Triumphs and The Smartest Grade A Moves for 2009

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Here we are on the brink of a new year. It’s at this time when we begin putting things in perspective and recollecting over the prior year. 2009 was a rollercoaster ride with a series of ups and downs. In this post, we’ll look at a fraction of the triumphs and Grade A moves over [...]

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Inspirational Video: The Savvy 14 Year Old Investor

This video clip featured on World Star Hip Hop was awesome because it featured a savvy fourteen-year-old kid by the name of Damon Williams. The kid knows his stuff and has amassed over $50,000 in worth. Our highlights: • He’s a bright young black male. • He goes around teaching investing knowledge to other young [...]

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