The seemingly innocent face of Janet Yamanaka Mello, a 57-year-old woman, hid a shocking secret. For six years, she stole a staggering $109 million from a grant program meant to support military children and families, using the funds to buy lavish properties, 82 vehicles, and over 1,500 pieces of je
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a staggering wealth gap exists between Black and white households. According to a 2018 report by Prosperity Now, Black families in Dallas had a median household income of $31,000, just 42% of the median income for white families. But what can be done to address this di
The notion that high schoolers are clueless about finances is a popular notion that has been perpetuated through media and public discourse. However, is this assumption truly based on facts, or is it a misconception rooted in biases and stereotypes? To find out, I devised a money quiz to test the fi
Gila Community College has been given a clean bill of financial health by an auditor, but is that really the case? On its surface, the college's financial situation might seem rosy, but upon closer inspection, there are some concerns that cannot be ignored. The auditor's report highlights a number
What if the market's reaction to the debate is more about sentiment than substance? Has the analyst's assumption that markets are accurately predicting the election outcome been tested? Or is it just a fleeting reaction to a momentary shift in perceived probability? As the dust settles on Tuesday's
The warning signs of loneliness are finally being recognized as a serious threat to our physical and mental health. But could it also be a ticking time bomb for our finances? What if I have no one to rely on as I age? The Surgeon General's 2020 report highlighted the alarming rates of loneliness
In today's fast-paced world, staying fit and healthy has become a top priority. But for communities of color, equal access to fitness opportunities is a luxury few can afford. That's why Bevel's $25,000 grant to Double Dutch Aerobics, an innovative fitness business based in Atlanta, comes as a breat
As SAP continues its transition to the cloud, the company is set to unleash a plethora of AI-powered features to its customers. But what does this mean for the future of cloud adoption? Is SAP's focus on incremental growth a sign of things to come, or is it just a drop in the ocean of what's possibl
Brandon Copeland's 'Your Money Playbook' is a manual for winning the financial game. With his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and a stint as a coach at the Wharton School, Copeland has made a name for himself as a financial educator. His journey into personal finance be
Wisconsin is taking a step towards making driver's education more accessible by offering grants to cover the costs for eligible students. The Wisconsin DOT is dishing out millions of dollars to help students who qualify for free or reduced lunch get behind the wheel. Think about it, this means 30
