Articles by Alaya Linton
Massachusetts Residents Spend the Most on the Lottery, but Ohioans Are the Most Likely to Make Their Money Back
December 4, 2023
Lottery fever reached new heights in 2023, with jackpots crossing the billion-dollar mark four times to date. The $1.765 billion Powerball prize that went to... read more
North Carolina Home to Top 3 Places to Start a Small Business
November 13, 2023
Launching a small business can be challenging. In addition to having a sound business concept, owners must secure startup funds, register their business and complete... read more
Places Where Black Americans Thrive the Most (and Least)
August 28, 2023
The financial challenges that Black Americans face are evident. An ever-moving target, the net worth of Black families in America is typically a fraction of... read more
Minority Entrepreneurs Are Succeeding the Most in San Francisco and the Least in Cleveland
August 21, 2023
Nearly 20% of U.S. employer businesses in 2020 were minority-owned, according to Census Bureau estimates. In addition, the past decade has seen increases in minority-owned... read more
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: What’s the Difference?
April 26, 2023
The topic of debt can be as polarizing as politics. Some people think debt should be avoided at all costs, while others believe in using... read more