Pack your bags and take advantage of these travel freebies!

Ann Brown, Madame Noire Business

Airlines, car rental agencies, hotels, and cruise lines are adding new fees, according to reports. But there are actually ways to get a few free things the next time you travel. We lay out a few of the opportunities.

Last-minute holiday shopping at flea markets: Great gifts and savings

Ann Brown, Madame Noire Business

If you’re looking for unique gifts, you might want to consider doing your holiday shopping at a flea market.

Save money with these last-minute gift ideas

Tai and Tarin Perry, Madame Noire Business

MADAME NOIRE - You are more likely to purchase on impulse when shopping a week or less before Christmas. Impulse buys can lead you into a financial crisis...

Try these fun and inexpensive tips for holiday entertaining

Blair Bedford, Madame Noire Business

Looking for a little more to add to your holiday plans besides the normal tree trimming, stocking stuffing, and gift giving festivities? With a little planning and a just few dollars, you can experience the holidays in many different ways.

2/15/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

Last week investors received key reads on the economy. The latest weekly jobless claims report showed 43,000 fewer people applied for jobless benefits, this was a bigger drop than expected...

2/8/10 – theGrio & CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - Reports on small business spending, manufacturing, retail sales, and consumer confidence are due this week, offering key insights into economic trends...

Five ways to get your money right for 2010

Dr. Boyce Watkins

OPINION - Although we've got some work to do, black folks are always "movin' on up."

Tough economy has black youth giving up name brands

theGrio

For young people from low-income backgrounds, often faced with paying their own way and helping support their families, interest in designer labels is waning as the economic downturn strains wallets and helps boost the appeal of frugality...