Obaasema Magazine http://www.obaasema.com Empowerment magazine for African women Tue, Jan 05 2010 16:55:00 EST en-us Be Aggressive: Why You Need to Take Financial Literacy to the Next Level http://www.obaasema.com/financial-literacy.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 20:55:00 EST While feeding my denial about fall – and the cold weather it brings – at an ice cream parlor some weeks past, a black woman and a young girl about eight years old walked in. Get Smart About College Spending http://www.obaasema.com/Smart_college_spending.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 16:55:00 EST It is easy to get bogged down weighing the pros and cons of pursuing a degree. On one hand the higher your degree the higher your earning potential. On the other hand the cost of education is rising much faster than inflation. Budget Busters http://www.obaasema.com/budget-busters-financial-advice.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 14:55:00 EST The peace of mind that accompanies a successfully executed financial plan is well worth the effort. Many women, however, find that the “B” word conjures up feelings quite the opposite of peace. Financial Giving http://www.obaasema.com/financial_giving.html Tue, Jan 05 2010 12:55:00 EST Doesn’t it seem as though television shows and commercials today are saturated with information on the trendiest ways to “Go Green?”