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"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." -Aristotle
Travel: Traveling solo is definitely a call to adventure, but if you solo travel as a woman, you still have to stay on your toes when it comes to being safe.
It’s a beautiful world, but it can be a dangerous one.
Emily Hart learned a lesson about how the content you post could put you in a bad spot. (Don’t worry, this ends well.) After making the shift from a middle school teacher to a full-time travel influencer so used her online platform to update her audience in real time about the places she was visiting.
However, one follower DM’d her innocently after a post she made on social media asking if she “was at X hotel in X city, and they thought it might even be X room number.”
Thankfully, that exchange was innocent enough but it caused her to pause and reflect on the possibility that if it had been innocent what could have happened?
The lesson?
She says she no longer posts content about where she is in real-time anymore as a precaution. Other than the safety upside, this also helps her focus more on being in the moment rather than constantly spinning her content creation wheels.
Beauty: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by Black women for years due to concerns about their potential health risks. Research has shown that these chemicals may increase the risk of uterine cancer.
However, Black hair stylists and consumers have already seen a decline in the use of these products, especially among younger generations. The FDA is at the initial stages of this process, and it may take several years for any potential rule to be published. The proposed rule would apply to both salon-grade and at-home hair straightening products.
Black women have largely moved away from relaxers, with many choosing healthier and more natural hair care options on their own, but this move from the FDA could keep something off the market linked to some rather nasty diseases.
Tech: The FCC recently voted to move forward on a proposal to restore net neutrality rules, which were repealed during the Trump administration.
What’s the mean exactly?
Well, net neutrality is a principle of equal internet access, preventing interference by broadband providers in users' access to websites and services.
Essentially this proposal means they are bringing back regulations that prevent broadband providers from blocking or slowing down internet services.
The move aims to classify high-speed internet as a utility, allowing the agency to regulate broadband providers for net neutrality violations and consumer protection. Critics of the proposal argue that it places undue burdens on broadband providers and risks government overreach.
The proposal is expected to be voted on in early 2024 at the earliest so there’s still some time before anything becomes official.
When it comes to investing, it’s never too late to start. But when you’re in your 30s your investment options might look a bit different than when you’re younger. Things like marriage, kids, and planning for your future in general tend to come to the forefront.
So how can you start building wealth at this age? Bankrate lined up seven tips to help. Here are a few:
Get Rid of Debt: Prioritize paying off high-interest debt to avoid paying unnecessary interest and free up funds for savings. (Try a high-yield savings account for that!)
Utilize Employer's Retirement Plan Match: Contribute enough to your workplace retirement plan to receive the maximum employer match, as this is essentially "free money."
Contribute to an IRA: Consider opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to diversify your investments and enjoy potential tax benefits. You can also roll over an old 401(k) from a previous employer into an IRA.
There are plenty more ideas about where that came from. Now go hop to it and start building that wealth!
Investments Worth Watching
Food Is Love. You know it. We know and Tia Lupita that this brand is named after knew. They make everything from chips and tortillas to irresistible hot sauce so yummy that many believed it to be investment-worthy.
So investment-worthy that they managed to raise $2.6 million in their recent seed funding.
💪 What they do: Make products like chips, tortillas, and yummy hot sauce.
📍 Location: Los Angeles, California
📅 Founded: 2016
🤑 Funding: $2.6 million in Seed funding
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Called a "once-every-few-years reading experience," the fiction novel explores the integration of a public high school in Piedmont, North Carolina, delving into the intricate dynamics of race, community, love, and friendship. What sets it apart is its far-reaching narrative that spans decades and diverse urban settings, from Los Angeles to Paris.
The choices made by high school students concerning love, desire, and allegiance have profound and lasting effects that resonate through generations. This captivating story is a compelling choice for readers who relish immersing themselves in the intricacies of complex relationships or those seeking to discover more works by Black authors.
😋 MMM, Yummy!
Short on time and energy for dinner this week? Well whip out that crockpot and try some of these easy recipes to save yourself some time while whipping up a delicious meal.
Easy Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Creamy Onion Pork Chops
Green Chile Beef Burritos
Rosemary Beef Roast over Cheesy Polenta