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Real Times Media buys Who's Who

Real Times Media announced Friday the acquisition of Who’s Who Publishing Company of Columbus, Ohio and its entire portfolio of Who’s Who publications that profile successful African Americans in major U.S. cities.

Your Money Really Matters: Before You Do by T.D. Jakes

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ latest book, Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won’t Regret is a must read for understanding personal relationship decision-making.

Financial survival plan for 2009

Most economic forecasts for 2009 paint a rather dismal picture, highlighted by negative economic growth, higher unemployment, lower corporate profits and continued tight credit markets.

Obama: ‘dramatic action’ needed now to fix economy

BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio— President-elect Barack Obama made a pitch for his massive economic stimulus plan at a Midwestern factory that manufactures wind turbine parts, saying Friday his proposal would make smart investments in the country’s futu

Microsoft donates over $2.6 M in cash, curriculum and software to the Chicago Urban League

In today’s economy, as more people are finding themselves on the other side of the workforce, or unemployed, Microsoft is reconfirming its commitment to ensuring that people have the tools and the skills to be a more productive citizen and a better

Obama plans financial relief

The Obama-Biden administration has promised economic assistance to struggling families shortly after officially taking office Jan. 20. On the financial agenda for the administration will be penalty-free 2008 and 2009 hardship withdrawals from IRAs and 401

ComEd standout

John Hooker, senior vice president for State Government Affairs and Real Estate and Facilities for ComEd, recently received the CareerFOCUS Eagle Award, one of corporate America’s highest accolades for executive leadership.

Long haul to government help for Big 3 automakers

WASHINGTON- General Motors chief Rick Wagoner got the call at 8 p.m. a week before Christmas. Bailout billions were on the way–finally–for his once mighty but now sinking company along with Chrysler LLC.

The holiday hangover

The holiday season presents a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends. It is a great time to eat, drink, exchange gifts and end the year with a bang. Unfortunately, too often we are left with a holiday hangover that has our head hurtin

Skin care business offers a warm spirit

In 1998, a skin care company was started–with only six products–in the hope of empowering the Black community. Ten years later, it is doing just that.
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