What is ransomware, and why are we talking about it? We have all heard of malware, right? It stands for malicious software, and includes viruses that infects your computer if you click a link, or spyware that gathers information on you without you knowing. But malware also includes an emerging, and very troubling type […]
This morning we are discussing the labor market. Why is the labor market making news right now? Right now, the labor market is making news because it is on a tear, Last week, we learned the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is closing in on a 44-year low, signaling that the job […]
We start off this week with some news about identity fraud. And it is not good news, is that right? A recent study by Javelin Strategy & Research and identity-theft protection firm Lifelock found that more people were victims of identity fraud last year than at any point in over a decade. The study […]
Today, we’re talking about investing as it relates to the news about Prince’s estate? You’ve got it. As details have emerged about Prince’s estate and his holdings, some interest has bubbled up about how he invested his wealth. And it was an unusual mix. He had a little over $100,00 in cash in four bank […]
Tomorrow voters will choose the next president, but the election could see progress on the minimum wage front, too. Mellody: I am. As you know, the last few years have seen an increased focus on the minimum hourly wage in places around the country. From the “fight for 15” campaign among fast food and other […]
What do Black Americans need to know about the racial wealth gap? Last week was a glass half-full segment, with a stellar jobs report. I want to talk about a new report from the Corporation For Enterprise Development (CFED) and the Institute For Policy Studies. The report examined the growing racial wealth divide for Black and […]
