By Aqib Raja
Starting a business is not easy. In fact, it’s estimated that about half of new businesses will fail within the first five years. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: MOney
TD Bank Survey Finds Millennials Lack Credit Knowledge From Harlem to Hollywood
With a number of TD Banks in Harlem, this article by Consumer Affairs caught our eye when they reported that there’s a disconnect when it comes to millennials and credit. Continue Reading →
DCA Releases Report About Factors Contributing To Student Loan Distress From Harlem To Hollis
The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) today announced the findings of their second student loan report titled Student Loan Debt Distress Across NYC Neighborhoods: Identifying Indicators of Vulnerability. Continue Reading →
Harlem World Fave Ol’ Dirty Bastard To Get New BitCoin
Bitcoin reports a lot of eyebrows were raised earlier this year following claims that a token would be launched under the name of Harlem World fave Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the late Wu-Tang Clan member. Continue Reading →
Communities Of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund From Harlem To Hollis Deadline
The Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund is now available! Please see the details below. Continue Reading →
Deputy Mayor Glen Announces Program To Increase Funding For Women Entrepreneurs
Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today released a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) in an effort to address the disparities related to raising capital experienced by women entrepreneurs, especially in the tech industry. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio On First-Of-Its Kind Crowdfunding Program For NYC Women Start Ups
On International Women’s Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, New York City Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop and Council Member Helen Rosenthal announced that over $280,000 in zero-interest loans has been pledged to women entrepreneurs through the City’s crowdfunding partnership with Kiva. Continue Reading →
NYC Warns Harlemites And Others About Growing Students Loan Debt Crisis
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) Nicole Perry today, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, spoke about the growing consumer concern related to student loan debt, and encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of free City tools and resources. Continue Reading →
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