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How New York homebuyers can save on a down payment 

Sponsored by JPMorganChase While there is a lot of uncertainty around the housing market in 2025, affordability still remains a top challenge for homebuyers – especially first-time home buyers who, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey, often cite the upfront costs of homeownership as the biggest barrier to homeownership. And a 2023 study from LendingTree […]

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The Beautifulis Network: Culture, Commerce, and Community on a Global Scale

Introduction The Beautifulis Network is redefining the global shopping experience by placing culture and community at the center of commerce. What began as Beautifulis.black, a curated marketplace celebrating Black-owned brands and diaspora identity, has expanded to include Beautifulis.latin, honoring the Afro-Latin community, and Beautifulis.caribbean, uplifting the artistry, heritage, and wellness traditions of island culture. Unlike generic online retailers,

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How To Manage The High Costs Of Leasing or Buying a Vehicle

Sponsored by JPMorganChase Whether you’re looking for a way to commute to work or school on your own time, or you’ve been saving up for your own set of wheels to go on countless adventures, in today’s financial climate, managing your vehicle loans efficiently is key. It could help you save money and limit potential

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Wise Messages from the Gospel for Today’s Times

Dr. Reverend Guillermo Escalona Spiritual Rx: Lucky or Blessed? “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”Seneca“Luck is not chance- It’s Toil – Fortune’s expensive smile Is earned-”Emily Dickinson“Luck is the residue of design.”John Milton “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosperyou and not to harm you,

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HeartSmarts: Over a Decade of Changing Lives, One Heart at a Time

by The Harlem Times Staff In 2012, Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey set out on a mission to transform heart health education within the Black community, driven by a passion to bridge the gap in life-saving information and resources. Early on, The Harlem Times recognized the impact of her work, featuring her and the HeartSmarts program twice

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Financial considerations for multigenerational households 

Sponsored by JPMorganChase For many Black, Hispanic and Latino families, as well as other cultures, multigenerational living is a cherished aspect of home life. It can also be good for your family’s overall wellbeing. Research indicates there can be financial benefits to multigenerational living, and when executed intentionally, having multiple family members under the same

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Don’t Panic! A Guide to Dating for the Bewildered Digital Emigrant

by Shahram “Shah” Dabiri This is a message for the Gen-Xers, anyone born after 1965 and before the 1990s, a.k.a. Digital Emigrants. We were not born with the internet, rather we were force-fed the Internet of Things: from dial-up AOL, to OKCupid, to Tinder/Bumble/Grindr/Hinge. You and I are unaware and confused test subjects in the

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Runway to the Cure: Join the Fight Against Friedreich’s Ataxia

Imagine a life where every step becomes a struggle, where every movement feels like a battle against time. For thousands of individuals living with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), this is their daily reality. Yet, within this challenging journey lies a community driven by hope, resilience, and a determination to find a cure. On Saturday, February 1,

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