Muhammad Yungai’s mural ‘We Shall Always March Ahead’ is displayed next to the Privado Grooming Barbershop in Atlanta’s Vine City neighborhood. Raymond Boyd | Michael Ochs Archive | Getty Images The legendary civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up preaching at Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta. Soon, that neighborhood will also be … Read more
As an economist, it’s not in my DNA to draw blows. So I want to be honest: for most Americans, early retirement is not just a decision to take the longest vacation of their lives – it’s one of the biggest money mistakes they will regret. The reason is simple: We as a group are … Read more
Anna Mascall pictured in front of the house in Easton, Pa., She recently purchased. “To be able to say I own a home, I did like the American dream,” she said. Courtesy: Anna Lee Mascall After several years of renting, Anna Mascall, 30, decided she wanted to buy her own home. Then the Covid-19 pandemic … Read more
Kate Quick, 43, said her student loan debt is causing stress and anxiety for her and her family. Courtesy: Kate Quick When Kate Quick, 43, completed her master’s degree in art at the University of Alaska Fairbanks 22 years ago, she had borrowed about $ 30,000. Now she owes nearly $ 48,000, even after several … Read more