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Decisions that led to the invasion of Ukraine.  Plus, the master plan to phase out your car & move you to public transportation.

Event planning is a rare profession for the African American population.  The numbers may surprise you yet the need for Event Planners is expected to rise by nearly 20%.

Members of the black population appear to fall behind when it comes to economic development. Analyst have their theories.  Today’s guest says she has experienced first-hand part of the problem. But is working to address the issue.

Business ownership can be challenging for African American entrepreneurs especially when dealing with a drastically changing profession.  We explore the steps to take to stay on top during this changing economy and staying in step with the changing taste of the buying public.

Black businesses originated in the days of slavery.  By the 1890s, thousands of small business opened in urban areas.  America would see the largest increase in the early 20th century. According to USAfacts.org published February 2011, Nineteen percent of all employer-based businesses were female-led.  When comparing women-owned businesses of all racial categories, Africian American...

We take a look at some of the highlights of 2021 on BreakNBread.  Step into the time machine and reminisce at some of our finest moments.

Nearly all of the internet is being impacted by a certain software and at the moment there are no immediate answers. This exploration of Log4J can allow attackers to take over computers and networks of any organization running the program.  This includes banks, plants, and companies where you do your shopping.

Are plans being made to have the I.R.S spy on your bank account? How long before cryptocurrency is fully integrated into society? How much more pain & suffering is expected as a result of the supply chain situation?

Financial news doesn't have to be difficult.  Enhance your knowledge on money & politics in about 30 minutes. When the market talks, we listen. 

Redistricting effects communities as the voting lines are drawn following each census.  Some people are upset.  Others are unclear as to what is really happening. Depending on where you live it could vary how your district tackles the issue.  For this issue of BreakNBread we explore those options and discuss what challenges voters face in the wake of these changes. We break bread wi...

Some TikTok users have figured out a way to use members of congress to make money China is giving Bitcoin a hard time. The Department of Transportation wants United Airlines to hand over $1.9 million.

We explore the state of unemployment and the real reason people are reluctant to return to the 9-5.  Soon you may scrap your driver’s license and use your phone for identification.  Find out how apple plans to drive into the future.  Finally, the technology is there to put you in that virtual conference room at work.  But there has been serious push back for one glaring reason....

Where does the crazy housing market put you in terms of living arrangements? Listings throughout the country are being sold nearly the minute they hit the market. During a bidding war, the buyer with the most cash tends to be the winner. Realtor/Broker Shana Neely joins us on this edition of BreakNBread as we discuss the best way to navigate this hot housing market.

More money for the government and less money for you.  Also, stay tuned for a hacker near you. We also explore why the cost of cars and electronics are on the rise. Finally, just like the living dead in the movies, AMC comes back to life.

Gas prices are on the rise and there are so many possibilities as to the reason.  The increase comes just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. 

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Gasoline is slowly making its way through the pipeline.  What’s there to learn following the panic at the pump that ensued once one of the U.S most prominent pipelines was hacked.

Did you purchase an airline ticket online recently & never received your ticket? Don’t bother calling the airline, they can’t help you. Also, find out why higher fuel cost may be unavoidable. 

Markets closed up this week. What does this mean for you and the rest of the economy? You may see some indirect job growth but at the same time some employers are having a hard time finding workers. Also, there is something to watch with Georgia and Hollywood as potential boycotts play out. Of course it’s hard to discuss the market without talking vaccines.

This week on Market Talks in Brief. We explore Voting laws, the impact of one ship on the economy & why your wallet may not be happy with the current market trend. Robinhood is in the news this week but not for the reasons you may think.  

Strong winds and a sand storm caused a 220,000-pound vessel to get stuck in the Suez Canal causing a massive traffic jam. It takes 2 weeks to detour which slows travel down quite a bit. The NFL makes a big move. Also, a little perspective on monopolies. 

If you haven’t had your vaccine yet there may be some options to protect yourself leading up to the time you get that shot in the arm.  Also, unions don’t have the power they once had but will Amazon workers in Alabama move in that direction.  Finally TikTok users you may unknowingly be worth millions.

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Unions are in the news and their first stop is Amazon. Also, the Pandemic one year later.  Where do we go from here?

Volvo Cars shifts to only online sales as they phase out combustion engines as well as remove dealerships from your shopping experience.   We also explore an alternative insurance option for independent contractors. Finally, the 40-hour work week hasn’t changed in decades. But myworkchoice says they are spearheading a shift which will help workers while meeting the needs of employers.