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The article discusses the need for American same-sex couples to have marriage rights and legal protections, from accessing health benefits to transferring wealth. The financial consequences of restrictions from the federal government to recognize an state-issued marriage licenses for same-sex couple are highlighted. Marriage inequality is considered as a burden to retirement planning and estate planning.

The article presents guideline showing women how to take control of their financial future. It focuses on wealth preservation, such as how to protect one's hard-earned nest egg through estate planning and obtaining the right insurance. The package provides a financial blueprint for women according to life stage to help them make sound decisions.

The article discusses wealth management tips from V. Kenneth Johnson, a 55-year-old agent with the New York Life Insurance Co. He believes that working-class and middle-class parents can leave a legacy to their children in the form of a life insurance policy. He made sure that his family members bought policies that provide 15 million U.S. dollars total coverage. He also developed a succession plan so that he will leave his insurance business to 24-year-old son, Justin.

The article presents the 10 Wealth for Life principles. The principles are meant to serve as a guide to responsible saving, investing, and spending in order to build wealth and pass it on to future generations. It relates how Olympic gold medalist Derrick Adkins manages his personal finances by adhering to the first principle: living within one's means. It outlines the outlook of Adkins on why some former athletes are facing financial hardships after their sports career have ended. It enumerates the other nine Wealth for Life principles.

The article focuses on the importance of the life insurance and its investment in the African Americans. It discuses the ignorance of business owners and individuals towards its benefits. Most of the black people lacks education and are unaware on leveraging life insurance as a medium of wealth-building tool. Various other communities uses life insurance for securing the future, wealth development, and protecting future generations. INSET: ACTUAL WAYS LIFE INSURANCE CAN GENERATE INCOME AND ENHANCE....

The article focuses on the move of couple Vernon Mitchell Jr. and Diana Hill Mitchell to spend $190,000 to remodel their St. Louis home in Missouri not only to make it more useful for their family but to build wealth.

An interview with wealth manager Justin Binion at financial services company Wells Fargo. When asked Binion his extraordinary impact, he refers that he is happy with his duty of offering advice and financial guidance to the people. He also opens up on his being one of the BEMM 100Men of Distinction, his examples of struggle into success, and best advice received by him.

The article features African-American entrepreneurs Rufus and Jenny Tripllet who used their homeownership as a foundation for building wealth. The couple believes that purchasing their home is one of the smartest moves they ever made. They used their home as a place for business, providing them several tax advantages. The Tripllets have attained financial freedom and have focused on maintaining a debt-free lifestyle.

The article focuses on wealth management strategy of husband and wife André and Yohancé Jackson. The couple has a combined annual income of 200,000 U.S. dollars with few major financial obligation and no children. They bought a four-bedroom home for $369,000 U.S. dollars with a down payment of 20 percent to avoid the additional monthly expense of paying the available financial resources. Their financial advice includes making regular savings a priority and avoiding lifestyle inflation.

The article offers a look at how the couple Richelle and Niko Perazich seek strategies to expand their wealth. The newlyweds do not like debt and they have the ability to track spending and make adjustments. Frugality is paying off for the couple. Each month, they net about $2,000 to $3,000 after all their expenses are paid. They are close to meeting their goal of having $100,000 in accessible cash by the end of 2009.

The article offers tips for starting a dialogue with one's parents regarding the family's financial situation. Financial planning can make all the difference. If people with aging parents sit down early enough to discuss their parents' future financial plans, there is time to make any necessary adjustments. Recognizing the importance of such discussions is easy. Getting aging parents to disclose their financial situations may be far more difficult.

The article provides information on the All About Business Program, an initiative created by former Wall Street trader Ryan Mack to help build wealth in the African American community in New York City. The former securities trader, now a financial planner and entrepreneur, works with local schools to teach students how to create a legacy of wealth in their family. The All About Business program began as an effort for Mack's firm, Optimum Capital Management. Since 2005, Mack has transformed the thoughts habits and aspirations of dozens of young people.

The article focuses on the actions taken by Jeff Wilson, associate auditor at KPMG, to improve his financial status. Wilson wants to be a millionaire someday. He became interested in the stock market and later purchased his first stock at Lucent Technologies. He read books and magazines to learn about stocks and investment strategies. He has invested in individual stocks, including Apple Computer. Walt Clark, president of Clark Capital Financial, gives financial advice to people like Wilson.

This article presents information on how to improve a person's financial status. According to business experts, parents can teach their children about entrepreneurship and money management through clubs, associations, camps and economic programs. Personal ways that could help individuals improve their financial status include saving and investment, engagement in sound budget, credit and tax management practices. INSET: 7 PRINCIPLE.

The article focuses on issues related to the periodical "Black Enterprise." It cites the changes that have been made to the Web site of the periodical. The Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge will be held in Miami, Florida from August 30 through September 3, 2007. It mentions the benefits of downloading the "Black Enterprise Wealth Building Guide."

This article previews the 2005 Black Enterprise Financial Empowerment Series forum on wealth management and networking that will be held in several U.S. cities and states. It includes information on topics that will be addressed at various presentations and discussions, as well as registration and admission fees.

Suggests the Wealth Building Kit to resolve the problem of living paycheck to paycheck. Principles of the 'Black Enterprise' periodical's Declaration of Financial Empowerment.