by Mitti Hicks January 19, 2026 As of Jan. 15, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.06%, down from 7.04% the year before. It appears that relief is on the horizon for prospective homebuyers as mortgage rates continue to decline. The average rate on a conventional mortgage in the U.S. has dropped to 6.06%,…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 19, 2026 Not all AI assistants are the same, and each platform has its own strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. AI (short for artificial intelligence) has become an everyday tool for managing money. It can do everything from explain basic financial concepts to offer personalized help with your budget…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 19, 2026 Today’s business landscape demands instant communication and remote collaboration via productivity-boosting tools and apps. Today’s business landscape demands instant communication and remote collaboration, facilitated by productivity-boosting tools and apps. By 2023, the Chamber of Commerce reported that 95% of small businesses in the U.S. had used at least…
A decade-long paternity dispute involving Jay-Z quietly hit a turning point this week, bringing one of the music world’s most stubborn courtroom sagas closer to an end. Following years of Rymir Satterthwaite claiming the rapper was his biological father, a new ruling out of California has shifted the financial burden in the most unexpected way,…
Donald Trump has a funny way of acknowledging his family members or so he thinks. The president either ignores the people he’s related to entirely or pours on so much praise that it sounds rehearsed. And then there’s how he talks about his five kids — including the one child who somehow manages to be…
Roommates, the internet is in complete shambles and it’s all because of T.I. and his hair. The rapper just debuted a whole new look, and now fans can’t stop screaming that the rubber band man is BACK! RELATED: All There?! T.I. Clears The Air After Fans Question If He’s The Mystery Man With Bald Spot…
Roomies, it looks like Kristy ‘Sarah’ Scott isn’t the only one stepping into a new era — Desmond Scott is on the same wave. The influencer and father of two popped back on social media after viral footage showed him kissing 24-year-old Marissa Springer. He even thanked Kevin Gates for sending some positive vibes his…
You’re welcome! Source: Jade Tillman Belmes/Getty Images Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps that dropped during an eventful week dominated by Ludacris getting dragged after appearing on The Rock The Country Tour lineup, Jayda Cheaves claiming frenemy Ari Fletcher hooked up with her ex Lil Baby, A$AP Rocky seemingly firing shots…
Whew! Looks like somebody just stepped outside and reminded everybody exactly who she is. Mýa had social media doing a double take after popping out with a look that screamed throwback baddie energy. Needless to say, the internet was NOT ready for this. RELATED: Forever FOINE! Mýa Has Fans Gagged With Spicy Performance At ‘Boy…
Roomies, the tea is brewing when it comes to Blueface and Coi Leray. And, a recent appearance on Shirley Ju’s podcast added a new twist. During the conversation, Blueface admitted he still has feelings for Coi Leray, a former love interest. Now, Blue’s comments are raising eyebrows and questions about how her current boyfriend, Justin…
