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Nikkea Smithers

This literary phenom is the best selling author that the world has been waiting on. Essence best seller & X-Mag honoree, Nikkea Smithers is nothing but the truth. Grab anyone of her many books, including her latest book ,Sweet Dream, and you will not be unsatisfied. Make sure you check her out and watch her tv commercial at www.NikkeaSmithers.com To contact Nikkea Smithers email: info@nikkeasmithers.com

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If you are one of the millions of Americans looking for financial overflow, yet don't have the income stream that you currently desire then Jaynee Sasso's common sense way to wealth is most likely your answer. Simply go to www.commonsensewaytowealth.com

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Young Tunez

New album coming soon as Tunez boggles away at his new club banger ,Rock Star, we , in the studio ponder exactly how large this young rap prodigy will become. So keep your eyes and ears open for this new bow wow, Mr. Young Tunez

Get Proactive with Your Finances

The present economic crisis has revealed that too many have attempted to take the short cut toward achieving financial success. The average person spends more time planning their summer vacation than they do planning their financial future. It’s time that we become proactive instead of reactive. Money is a very emotional subject, which is why so many people tend to shy away from the very thought of balancing their checkbooks. Future generations deserve to inherit a legacy of wealth, health and prosperity. In an effort to create a brighter future you must be willing to face your challenges head on and avoid the temptation of burying your head in the sand. There are no quick fixes to repair the damage that have been caused by years and years of neglect and poor choices.

The first step in the rebuilding process is: Admit that you have a problem, and then assess the damage. Ask yourself the question “Are you making the best financial decisions to facilitate long-term success for you and generations to come”?

 Developing better money management skills is not easy because old habits die-hard. But it is an essential part of reshaping the future.

 The way you develop patience and discipline is step two:  Get control over your emotions. Yes, you may be experiencing a hard time and yes you may have had a history of great struggle but you cannot allow that to justify irresponsible behavior.  Your ability to recognize when your emotions are driving your decision process requires that you be real with yourself.

 The third step is: Learn the principle of delayed gratification. You must learn to tell yourself “No, not today.” You can find more productive ways to fill your emotional void. Don’t allow your emotions to get you into debt or cause you to ignore your finances altogether. This will only continue the cycle of frustration, anxiety, and depression that plague so many homes today.

 It’s not easy but then again anything worth having doesn’t always come easy but with patience, self-control, diligence and a commitment to more than self, you can achieve financial success even in these economic times.

 Jaynee Sasso

XR The Magazine Financial Columnist

Our Contributors

Felicia Winston - Editor - In - Chief

Felicia, a Richmond, VA. native, has been writing her whole life. She has written several christian plays that have done numerous encores and that are highly sought after. She is not only X-Mags beloved Editor - In - Chief, but she also an accomplished poet that is in the studio currently working on her debute album. Check her out at www.NomegaTV.com Search: Transition

Johnny Nomega - Community Affairs

Johnny Nomega, a Baton Rouge, La native,  began writing at a young age and had opportunities to be published since the age of ten. He not only writes for X-Mag, but also is an active philanthropist, giving a great deal of his own income away to people in need. Check him out at www.NomegaStudios.com

Deacon Tyrone Goins - Spirituals

Deacon Tyrone Goins, a New York native, started out as a tough guy on the mean streets on NY and decided one day that his household would praise the lord. He now is an active Deacon at Faith & Family Church in Richmond, VA. and lead their food ministry, helping to serve dozens of needy families every month. Check out one of his messages at www.NomegaTV.com Search: Deacon Goins

Jaynee Sasso - Financials

Jaynee Sasso, a New York native, began as a little girl wanting to help those in financial need and that spurned her grow a keen interest in finances. Jaynee now helps people all across the east coast fatten their wallet and their bank statements prepared for the future. Check her out at  www.commonsensewaytowealth.com

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Dominique Cannon - Opinion Columnist

Dominique Cannon, also known as SymPhoene, is a 24 year old writer/poet representing Brooklyn, New York. Dominique is currently an editor for The Cool, and sporadically voices her opinions on her blog, Da Corner, about any and every topic possible.  You can check her out on Facebook, Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/technique84 ) and

The Cool website (www.enterthecool.com )

Amanda Samara Reaves - Illustrator

Born in Baton Rouge, LA., Amanda, has been illustrating for over a decade and has a good bit of artwork posted online at http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=7493

Make sure you checkout her other talents at http://www.myspace.com/angelicempyress