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Black Americans know what it means to make a dollar stretch. But with rising rent, grocery prices, and everyday expenses eating away at paychecks, simply cutting back isn't always enough. Living within your means doesn't have to mean living without joy. A few smart budgeting habits can help you take control of your money instead of letting it control you.

Washington, D.C. was long ago dubbed Chocolate City in recognition of its significance as a place where Black residents built communities, elected leaders and created a cultural legacy that has shaped America for decades. But under President Donald Trump's second term, a new wave of battles over who controls the capital continues to rock residents and visitors alike. D.C. has long struggled with its lack of statehood, which many fear has opened the floodgates for the federal government to meddle in local affairs.

Annemarie Wiley has filed for divorce from Marcellus Wiley and asked a judge to keep the former NFL player at least 100 yards away from her following his domestic battery arrest.

Teen Mom star Rachel Beaver is speaking out about her alleged texts with Lil Wayne, saying she's just a single mom trying to cash in on some free trips. She had to do a double-take when she saw the rapper had responded to her drunken outreach. Rachel wants to debunk claims that she's a gold digger or begging for a flight. She says Wayne's millionaire status made accepting a free flight a no-brainer, and she'd still be open if he wants to fly her out again.

Keke Palmer will reportedly take home $2 million for her new hosting gig on the popular NBC singing competition series "The Voice: Celebrity." According to Fortune Magazine, the talented star earned her first million by the time she was 12 years old, thanks to projects like "Barbershop 2: Back in the Habit," "Madea's Family Reunion," and her breakout film "Akeelah and the Bee." Just two years after starring in the popular 2006 film, she landed her own show on Nickelodeon called "True Jackson VP," where she reportedly earned $20,000 per episode.