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The Female Investment Group (FIG) Celebrates 25th Anniversary!  

      Twenty-five years ago, eleven African American friends with a shared vision on women empowerment and Investing for the future gathered one Sunday afternoon and decided to establish an investment club. Thus, was the birth of Female Investment Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Our investment knowledge was as diverse as the club members which included a public servant, educators, an accountant, public health worker, human resource administrator and entrepreneurs. The club is comprised of two generations and represents 3 Greek-letter sororities: Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha & Zeta Phi Beta.  Sixty-four percent of the members were graduates from Historically Black Universities & Colleges.  […]

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Florida Prices at Pump Decrease

     Gasoline prices might have peaked for the year as refineries continue a conversion to the cheaper winter blend, according to the AAA auto club. But global conditions could always affect pump prices. AAA said Monday the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded in Florida was $3.60, down from $3.69 a week earlier. The national average price was $3.85, down 3 cents from a week earlier. […]