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Happy last Friday of Black History Month! Today we celebrate Madam CJ Walker, the first female self-made millionaire. Not only was Madam CJ Walker an incredible businesswoman, but mother, philanthropist, and social activist as well.

Madam CJ Walker has paved the way for women, entrepreneurs, and beauty professionals alike. We celebrate her brilliance, her diligence, and her unwavering belief in herself.

Today we celebrate Hampton University's most notable alumni, Booker T. Washington! He paved the way for the founding of Tuskegee University in 1881 and the National Negro Business League in 1900 to encourage Black entrepreneurs in the United States.

We celebrate Mr. Washington's contributions to Black History!

Happy Black History Month!

This month we take time to honor our past, challenge our present, and celebrate our future! Over the coming days, we'll be celebrating a few Black heroes and leaders who have shifted our trajectory. Leaders who made history by tapping into their excellence and preserving the odds stacked against them.

How will you celebrate the rest of Black History Month?

Few Boomers Are Shopping for Groceries Online:
But a survey shows they like to use their smartphones while in stores

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Survey: Boomers Less Likely to Buy Groceries Online Compared with younger generations, few boomers have taken to ordering their groceries online — but they do rely on the internet in a different way.

Why Retiring So You Can Exercise More Is Not a Crazy Idea:
New studies show that starting a fitness plan in your 60s and 70s has real health boosts

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Launching Exercise Routines at 65+ and 70+ Benefits Health Health news often focuses on middle-age fitness, but new studies show you can still see heart health benefits and lessen disability if you get started later.

A study finds the best sports and workouts that can extend your life

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Want to live almost a decade longer? Try tennis. Tennis players add nearly 10 years to their life expectancy, compared with sedentary people, according to new research.

Sticking With One Doctor Can Improve Longevity:
Continuity of care results in greater patient satisfaction and fewer emergency room visits

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Staying With One Doctor Can Improve Longevity Seeing the same doctor may increase your life span, according to a review of studies. Continuous care results in fewer ER visits, among other health benefits.

Regular Fasting May Lead to Longer Life
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Regular Fasting Could Help You Live Longer A study shows that mice who ate only once a day lived longer than those with no food restrictions. This could have an effect on future human studies.

At what age does self esteem peak? 25? 35? 50? 60?
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Self-esteem Peaks at Age 60 and the Decade After Your 60s tend to be peak age for self-esteem — according to a study — thanks in part to stable life circumstances. But it starts declining in your 70s.

Student Loan Debt Can Sink Your Retirement Plan: The government garnishes Social Security income on defaulted loans
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Social Security Income Can Be Garnished Due to Student Loan Debt Defaulting on a student loan (yours or a loved one's) can result in garnishment of your Social Security benefits.

Fake Charities Charged With Exploiting Support for Veterans: Federal and state authorities take action against groups that cash in off your donations

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Charities Targeted for Pretending to Help Veterans FTC and law enforcement officials announced a crackdown on fraudulent veterans charities. Here are some things to look for when donating to a charity.