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First African-American woman to own a billion-dollar business offers tips for success

July 20, 2015 Staff 0

by Scott Stump, TODAY Janice Bryant Howroyd has gone from one of 11 children growing up in segregated North Carolina to the first African-American female to own a billion-dollar business, turning $900 in her pocket […]

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Newman Elected JAA Board Chair

July 7, 2015 Staff 0

The JAXPORT Board of Directors has unanimously selected a new slate of officer. The following officers will each serve a one-year term starting July 1, 2015: Chair: Dr. John Allen Newman Vice Chair: Robert F. […]

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Working Your Way Through Retirement

July 7, 2015 Staff 0

If your Golden Years Leave You Bored or Broke, Consider Part-Time Job Many people who waited eagerly for the day they could stop working and enjoy a leisurely retirement find that the reality doesn’t match […]

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For Black Homeowners, Great Recession has not Receded

July 3, 2015 Staff 0

By Freddie Allen Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Most economists agree that the Great Recession, sparked by the housing market crash, officially ended in 2009, but the fallout from the crisis will continue to […]

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First Thursdays Partners with JUL for Business Loan Match Program

June 10, 2015 Staff 0

City of Jacksonville political members were invited to join a small business development discussion during the First Thursday Jacksonville June meeting at the Jacksonville Urban League. First Thursdays has been a driving force behind assisting […]

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SunTrust Bank, Operation HOPE and City of Jacksonville Launch Hope Inside Certified Plus

June 8, 2015 Staff 0

More than 85 members of the community attended the April 28th grand opening celebration of the Hope Inside Certified Plus program, a free monthly seminar session that allow residents the opportunity to become better educated […]

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Jacksonville Veterans Offered Free Tax Preparation Services

February 12, 2015 Staff 0

Qualified Jacksonville veterans can receive free help with their tax preparation at City Hall, 117 W. Duval Street, Suite 175. An IRS-certified volunteer income tax coach from MyFreeTaxes.com will be at City Hall from 10 […]

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San Jose Nurse and Doctors Ready for Expansion

February 11, 2015 admin 0

San Jose Nurse and Doctors Ready for  Expansion – San Jose Health and Rehabilitation Center a Consulate Healthcare Center had an open house on February 4, 2015, from 4-7 pm.  The open house was in […]

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Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages

January 13, 2015 Staff 0

By Jason Alderman Over the last decade, reverse mortgages have been marketed as an easy way for seniors to cash in their home equity to pay for living expenses. However, many have learned that improper […]

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Resetting Your Financial Life for Retirement

January 5, 2015 Staff 0

By Jason Alderman The phrase “downsizing for retirement” is popular with Baby Boomers, the youngest of whom turned 50 last year. It sparks a conversation about transition, which may include buying fewer new things, selling, […]

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