May 22, 2013

Michael Winans Speaks Out About Financial Scheme and Prison Sentence (Watch)

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*Michael Winans Jr. of the famous Gospel singing family, put shame to the clan’s name when he was caught swindling church members out of millions earlier this year. He was a part of a financial scheme, that made $8 million. Since being sentenced to 14 years in prison, which will begin May 9, he discusses [...]




How Much are Jay-Z and Beyoncé Worth Together? How about $1 Billion?

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*Jay-Z is pretty freakin’ rich, and Beyoncé is a demi-goddess with lots of money too. Together, the power couple has to be pretty well off and running things on a financial level. According to International Business Times, the couple is officially worth $1 billion. That’s a lot of money for Blue Ivy to play in. [...]




When Church Staff Go Wild – Treasurer Steals $160,000

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*A Tennessee church that’s weathered nearly 200 years of history is concerned about the immediate future and years to come. It’s all because of one of their own, their treasurer, reports 9News.com. Members said the treasurer stole more than $160,000 from the funds at Douglass Chapel United Methodist Church in Gallatin. “It’s just pretty upsetting and discouraging [...]




Illinois Suburb Has Run Out of Money to Put Gas in Police Cars (Video)

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*The recession has caused major migrations from one town to another. The same is true of these recent migrations as the past, people are seeking opportunities. Dixmoor, Illinois has seen how the loss of residents can affect the tax base of their city. They have lost $600,000 in tax revenue and Mayor Keevan Grimmett has [...]




Sheree Whitfield’s Financial Troubles Peaking

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*Sheree Whitfield is going through it y’all. While on the “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” she was going through lawsuit troubles with the law firm that handled her divorce from NFL offensive tackle, Bob Whitfield. The suit began in 2010 after she made a partial payment of $69,000. But she claimed the firm overcharged her. However [...]




Tyga’s Accountant Sues for Credit Card Debt

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*Celebrities are losing these days. Tyga is among the losers. He recently got sued by a group of models for showing their nipples in a video; and he just lost a lawsuit filed by his former accountant, Robert Seltzer. Documents state Seltzer and the rapper made a verbal agreement back in 2011 in which Tyga said [...]




Zimmerman Goes Hollywood Signing Thank You’s to Donors

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*While we wait for the Trayvon Martin case to begin, both families involved must be sitting on pins and needles worried about the outcome. But wait! Is that Zimmerman over there signing autographs? Yep! George Zimmerman is out signing his autograph for a long line of … well, no one that’s lining up anyway. He’s [...]




Chris Webber Establishes a Film Production Company

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*Chris Webber knows where the money is at. The former NBA star made more than $180 million in salary alone during his long 15-year career in the league. It could have been longer if it wasn’t for a bum knee. But that’s alright. He was very successful, made a lot of money, and now four [...]




California Woman Addicted to ’99 Cent Only’ Stores: Spends $400 a Week!

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*When funds are low and the prices are up, there’s only one store to turn to: The “99 Cent Store,” a place where penny pinchers and shallow pockets buy cheap. But one woman from Hawthorne, Calif. has taken savings to a whole ‘nother level. Roshanda Hill is very serious about her “99 Cent Store” shopping, spending up [...]




Jas Prince is Suing Drake’s Managers; Rapper Goes Back to School

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*It’s not just a rumor; Jas Prince, Drake’s “discoverer,” is suing his managers over some unpaid dues. According to Jas, the guys pushing the Drake agenda are stiffing both of them out of some money, which then caused fans to question if he’ll be departing from his family of a label soon. But he assured [...]




Evander Holyfield Owes a Half-Million in Child Support!

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*Evander Holyfield has 99 problems and his kids are one. According to recent reports, the former heavyweight champion is neck deep in child support debt, amounting to more than $500,000. TMZ first reported that the legend owed $372,097.40 in back child support for his 18-year-old daughter, Emani Holyfield. But he was recently held in contempt [...]




The Art of Attracting Money

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*Is there a certain way to attract money. Well, this Essence writer sure thinks so. Like EURweb on Facebook She wrote an article on the way to “attract money.” Here is an excerpt from her piece: One thing is for certain: Most people want money. If they have a little, they want more. If they [...]




7 Steps to Getting out of Debt

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*We all have some sort of debt. Some of us have student debt, some of us owe friends or family money and others owe credit cards money. All different types of debt and some better and some worse than others. Like EURweb on Facebook One of our partner sites, Essence.com, recently came up with a [...]




Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs Requiring a 2-Year Degree

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*The job market for the African American community is dire in these down economic times. It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a long career or just graduated from college with a 4 year degree. But for those who managed to finish 2 years of college and get an Associates Degree, the job market can even [...]




Nas Speaks Candidly About Relationship With Kelis and Life Journeys

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*In the latest issue of Complex magazine, Nas says while life has it’s great moments, life still has its challenges and also was very open about the issue of he and Kelis had as a couple. He said things changed drastically after they wed, saying it all went a different direction when money issues began [...]