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Gen Z Shoppers Helping Revive America’s Malls Gen Z shoppers are energizing a mall revival.  Younger consumers prefer in-person shopping experiences over online carts.  Data from NielsenIQ shows Gen Z retail spending is expected to pass 12-trillion dollars globally by 2030, with growth outpacing every other generation.  Data from Circana also found shoppers between 18 […]

Madd Hatta's 'Mind Yo Money' empowers listeners to leverage credit wisely, addressing racial disparities in credit access and scores.

Managing a single paycheck while building an emergency savings fund account requires resourcefulness and discipline. Here's how. The post Attention Single Black Women: Here’s How You Build An Emergency Fund On One Income appeared first on MadameNoire.

Most Consumers Making Impulse Buys Despite inflation and rising costs, four out of five consumers said they’ve made an impulse buy in 2026.  A new survey from marketing agency PartnerCentric found that more than half of shoppers say their budget is tighter this year.  Gen Z and Millennial consumers are the most likely to have […]

Every weekday at 5:26 PM, The Madd Hatta, a Houston radio legend, drops wisdom on Magic 102.1 listeners with his segment, “Droppin’ Jewels.” But Mondays hit differently. Dubbed “Mind Yo Money,” this weekly edition is a masterclass in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and hustle culture. This week, Hatta tackled the allure and pitfalls of side hustles, […]

Every weekday at 5:26 PM, radio legend The Madd Hatta delivers serious wisdom on his hit segment, Droppin’ Jewels. But when Monday rolls around, it is time to get your finances in check with the Mind Yo Money edition. This week, Hatta focuses on a major wealth-building tool that too many in our community leave […]

Every weekday at 5:26 PM, radio legend The Madd Hatta commands the airwaves with “Droppin’ Jewels,” a daily feature aimed at leveling up your life, legacy, and hustle. But it is his Monday segment, “Mind Yo Money,” that truly hits home for a community striving to build generational wealth. His message is urgent and clear: […]

Every weekday at 5:26 PM, radio legend The Madd Hatta delivers a powerful dose of wisdom known as “Droppin’ Jewels.” Each day brings a new focus: Tuesday’s “Truth Tuesday” covers real-life issues from dating to parenting, Wednesday’s “Work-Life Wednesday” is all about workplace success, from landing a promotion to managing burnout, and Thursday’s “Trending Thursday” […]

Two powerhouses in Black business and media, Jerome D. Love and Rushion McDonald, have joined forces to explore one of life’s most compelling questions in their new docuseries, What Is Rich? This collaboration brings together two distinct but equally impactful leaders to shift the narrative around wealth and success in our community. Jerome D. Love […]

With just three weeks until the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, families can save money by purchasing discounted carnival packs in advance, which include tickets for games, rides, and food. Other budget-friendly tips include taking METRO to save on parking, targeting discount days, and using concert tickets to access the grounds. The official resale marketplace […]

The penny’s days are numbered, and some retailers are already running short of the one-cent coins. The Treasury Department officially marked the beginning of the end of penny production in May when it placed its last order of blanks – the flat metal discs to make pennies. That came after President Donald Trump told the department in February to stop making the […]

As new student loan restrictions emerge, check out a list of billionaires giving back to HBCUs when it matters most.