Mellody is president of Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based money management firm that serves individual investors and retirement plans through its no-load mutual funds and separate accounts.  Additionally, she is a regular financial contributor and analyst for CBS News. Tom: Good morning!   Mellody:  Good morning, Tom. Tom: you are joining us this morning to […]

Often times when you’re blaming everything and everyone around you, it’s really you that’s the problem. Listen to the audio player to hear Yolanda’s Take on why…

There comes a time when you just have to move on from your job, especially if you’re stressed. Listen to the audio player to hear Yolanda’s…

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — In a groundbreaking disclosure, Google revealed Wednesday how very white and male its workforce is — just 2 percent of its Googlers are black, 3 percent are Hispanic, and 30 percent are women. The search giant said the transparency about its workforce — the first disclosure of its kind in […]

Bishop Secular says brother Darryl asked him for a loan. Why? Because he quit his job and can’t pay his bills. Listen to the audio player…

You might not like everything about your job, but there’s probably one thing you absolutely love! Listen to this edition of AV’s Say What to…

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A new report released Thursday found that, while black women are becoming a political and economic powerhouses, they’re still quite vulnerable in other respects. “Black Women in the United…

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers Wednesday approved raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2017, the highest for any state in the country and the same rate that President Barack Obama wants for the federal minimum wage. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who recently appeared with Obama and several New England governors […]

Russ Parr Morning Show

Some people don’t have a clue when it comes to interviewing for a job. Luckily “The Russ Parr Morning Show” and listeners are giving out good advice. Listen to the audio player to hear them discuss job interview dos and don’ts! Keep Up With The Russ Parr Morning Show … LIKE Him On Facebook!

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With many Americans making significantly less than their cost of living, one has to wonder is it cheaper not to work? Some people feel it is. Listen to the audio player to hear “The Russ Parr Morning Show” discuss this topic with listeners. Plus, hear what they have to say about African-Americans not wanting to […]

Long gone are the days of employees staying at a company for 30+ years. Though many of our parents were able to maintain long term…

Trying to holla at the receptionist before your job interview probably isn’t a good idea. Listen to the audio player to hear Ebony Steele list…