Work & Money
It’s January 2022! That means it’s tax time! Now, you may not have your W-2’s in your hand yet, but you can go ahead and get your paperwork in order, especially if you itemize like I do. Gathering and organizing those receipts can be a bit of a headache, but those deductions can help add […]
Minimum wage is currently $7.25 in North Carolina. Recently, more people have been advocating for a national $15 minimum wage due to increasing costs of living. 26 states have agreed to raise their minimum wage, however, North Carolina is currently not one of them. Although NC has not joined other states in increasing wages, some […]
Bank of America has temporarily closed 11 branches in Charlotte. A spokesperson for the bank said the closures occur in areas where there are fewer visits and not enough staffing. The areas affected include: Park Road York Road South End Kenilworth Commons Sharon Road Station Legacy Union Carmel Commons Northeast Sardis Village Albermarle Road Mill […]
Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but found that classes were too expensive? A class in Charlotte is making learning how to code possible without breaking the bank. Carolina Fintech Hub’s Workforce Investment Network is a 24-week program that provides adults from under-served communities with technical training, professional development, and a job after […]
DMX family is in a battle for control of his estate. At the time of his death, DMX was engaged to Desiree Lindstrom, the mother of his 5-year-old son Exodus. According to Page Six, Lindstrom recently applied to be legally declared DMX’s common-law wife, which would put at the head of the line to control […]
Without a doubt, Kobe made some great investments decisions that could take care of his family for many years to come. Recently, it has been reported that Vanessa Bryant will receive $200 million from BodyArmor. It’s an inheritance that stemmed from Kobe Bryant’s initial $5 million investment in the company. BodyArmor’s founder Mike Repole told […]
The Olympia D. Show talked to Cheron Porter, the SVP of Inlivian, formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority. Cheron talked about the services Inlivian offers and the great work they’re doing in the community. Also, if you’re a client of Inlivian, what you should do if you can no longer pay rent due to the covid-19 […]
