Life has a way of pushing people to their limits. Some of us wake up every day feeling like we are climbing a mountain with no end in sight. Bills are due, family needs us, our bodies feel tired, and the world around us seems to move faster than we can keep up. But evenContinue reading “Rising Through the Struggle: A Message of Hope for Everyday People!!!”
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The Tax Relief Many People Don’t Know About…..
A young mother stood in line at her local tax office. She worked two jobs, picked up every overtime hour she could, and still struggled to keep the lights on. When her tax return was finished, she expected to get money back. Instead, she owed. The look on her face said it all—she was workingContinue reading “The Tax Relief Many People Don’t Know About…..”
The Quiet Burden: How Taxes Heigh Heaviest on The Poor!
A young mother of three stands in line at a grocery store late on a Friday night. She’s buying the basics—milk, cereal, bread, and a few frozen meals because she won’t have time to cook after her shift tomorrow. Her total comes to $62.41. She pulls out her debit card and knows what’s coming next:Continue reading “The Quiet Burden: How Taxes Heigh Heaviest on The Poor!”
A Hard Lesson Learned: When Early Financial Advice Goes Unheard!!
She was taught the right lessons early. In her twenties, people around her showed her the importance of saving and investing. Someone even helped her set up an investment account so she could build a future with less stress and more security. The foundation was there. The path was clear. But like many young people,Continue reading “A Hard Lesson Learned: When Early Financial Advice Goes Unheard!!”
Standing Strong: A Message to Single Parents, Young Men, and Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck!
America talks a lot about opportunity — but many people never see it.Single parents doing everything alone.Young men fighting to stay on the right path.Families living paycheck to paycheck, hoping nothing goes wrong this month. This blog is for you. Because the truth is simple:You are carrying this country on your back, and you deserveContinue reading “Standing Strong: A Message to Single Parents, Young Men, and Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck!”
When Life Gets Heavy: How Stress From Hard Times Impacts Us all !!
Most people in this country are doing everything they can just to get by. They work long hours, try to keep food on the table, and do their best to stay positive. But when bills pile up, rent keeps rising, and emergencies hit at the wrong time, life starts to feel heavy. This type ofContinue reading “When Life Gets Heavy: How Stress From Hard Times Impacts Us all !!”
Protecting our Families starts with Us !
In the past, we have talked about saving and investing. Today, we need to address this again with more urgency, because the truth is simple and painful: no one is coming to rescue us. No one is going to build our future for us. It is up to us to protect our families, our children,Continue reading “Protecting our Families starts with Us !”
Sharing my experience to help our youth make better Choices!
For years, our communities have been dealing with rising violence, especially among young men and women. In my last blog, I talked about the causes and some of the ways we can work together to make things better. Today, I want to take another step—one that comes from my heart and from my experience. IContinue reading “Sharing my experience to help our youth make better Choices!”
Understanding the rise in violence-and how we can help stop It!!!!
Across the country, too many families are losing loved ones to violence. The recent uptick in homicides, especially in many Black communities, has left people searching for answers. These tragedies are heartbreaking, but they are not “unexplainable.” They are the result of problems that have been building for years, and if we understand those problemsContinue reading “Understanding the rise in violence-and how we can help stop It!!!!”
The effects of dismantling the Department of Education
At VMGReview, we believe every family deserves access to fair opportunities, honest information, and a clear understanding of how national decisions affect everyday life. Education is one of the most powerful tools a community has, and when that foundation is threatened, everyone feels the impact. This article looks at what could happen if the federalContinue reading “The effects of dismantling the Department of Education”
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