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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 working…
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:…
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,…
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 deserve…
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 of…
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,…
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. I…
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 problems…
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 federal…
Why Group Economics Matters More than Ever…..
Dr. Claude Anderson’s book Black Labor, White Wealth tells a powerful story about how America built its foundation. The book explains that for hundreds of years, Black people provided the labor that helped create this country’s wealth, yet they received very little in return. When slavery ended, many people expected that freedom would open the…
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