When I visit cities I want to experience the best local restaurants they have to offer. I value restaurants that are good food destinations and also integral parts of the community. I want to eat where the locals eat —at the “hole in the walls.” How do I find these
…Author: Luthre Hodges
One day my friend Patrick and I were sitting in a coffee house discussing how many people are reluctant to get started building a side business because the entry points seem out of reach. Both of us are serial entrepreneurs so we are always having these discussions. On this particular
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On this special day we are honoring the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (although the official day was on Saturday). Many know the legacy of King fighting for civil rights and equal justice for all, but often his fight for financial justice towards the end of his life
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Many people think the stock market is out of reach unless you are at a certain income level. This is no longer the case. Entry into the stock market has never been easier than it is now. There are several avenues to grow your money no matter what your income
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When I started my business, I realized that sometimes all it takes is a computer and an idea. It’s easy to find excuses—out of fear—for why you need more to get your business started. More money, more equipment, and even more time are all excuses. At some point it can
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Over the last week of November and during the first week of December my wife and I, along with two of my nephews, took a trip to Las Vegas. Prior to going on the trip, we did some research on what safety precautions were in place due to the COVID
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Sometimes motivation to do something new can come from looking back at history. Richmond, Virginia is often known as the former capital of the confederacy, but rarely do you hear people refer to Richmond as the “Cradle of Black Capitalism.” There is a rich history in the city after the
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People are taught from a young age to dream big but rarely are they taught you also have to work equally as hard for it to actually happen. You’ve been lied to. Self help gurus, and for some reason misguided southern baptist preachers, have told you just believe in yourself,
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Some individuals in communities of color do not have candid conversations about finances enough. We have all heard the phrase growing up “money doesn’t grow on trees” but rarely did they elaborate and tell you where it actually does grow. People are taught to work hard and make money to
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