William S. Matthews is an accomplished businessman, author, and community advocate, or, as many often call him, a modern-day Renaissance man. He sits down with Wealth Noir to talk about how he finds purpose in educating young people on topics like financial literacy, leadership and navigating corporate America. When he’s not giving back to his community, he’s building an impressive real estate portfolio.
The Lifestyle
Want to live it up without destroying your wealth by spending all your money? Find recommendations, personal stories, and tactics on how to live the life you want, without sacrificing your long-term wealth goals.
Living Abroad: Choosing Your Expat Country
Up until mid-2020, I lived in Valencia, Spain with my wife, son, and dog, having relocated from Oakland, CA in 2018. This is part of a series aimed at helping future and would-be expats make the same life decision. My first post focused on whether the expat life is for you. They say America is […]
Bringing You Quality Black Content: An Interview with Uzo Ometu of BlackOakTV
“If black people had the capital resources and were socially enabled to take risks on their creative ideas and businesses in the same way that most Americans are, we probably wouldn’t need a service like BlackOakTV or one like it.” Uzo Ometu of BlackOakTV on why there are so few subscription video-on-demand services exclusively creating and distributing black curated content for black people.
How To Earn Travel Rewards On A Business Trip
Even though your company is paying the bill, you get to keep the points. Maximizing your travel rewards on company business trips will help you earn free travel for yourself. Learn how to earn free trips off of work travel.
Valentine’s Day Gifts that Celebrate Black History Month
Valentine’s Day is a time where you can show how important someone is in your life. But, it also occurs during Black History Month. Celebrate both with one of these black-owned or pro-black gift ideas.
Don’t Rule Out Hostels: 6 Luxuries to Look Forward to at Hostels
One of the best ways to save money on travel is rethinking where you stay. Don’t fall for the myth that hostels aren’t meant for travelers of color. Staying in a hostel when you travel can save you tons of money and most of them offer some nice luxuries as well. Check out these 6 luxuries to look forward to at hostels.
Living Abroad: 5 Things I Love and Hate About Living in Valencia, Spain
Living abroad comes with its benefits and its challenges. As an expat living abroad, there are an infinite number of places you can move. My choice of Valencia, Spain has come with things I love and things I hate. Learn more about this growing expat haven.
Leaving Corporate to Find Financial Freedom: An Interview with Jamila Souffrant
What is motivating you to reach financial independence? Jamila Souffrant knew she had to pursue a better financial future for her family after enduring a 4 hour commute to work one day. Check out our exclusive interview with her to learn more about she saved $169,000 in two years, launched a popular podcasts, and helps other people achieve financial independence.
My 6 Biggest Fears About Buying My First Rental Property
Worried about investing in real estate properties that are out-of-state? While your fears may feel justified, they could be holding you back from a profitable stream of income as well as valuable experience as an investor. Here are 6 common real estate investing fears that you can challenge ad overcome in order to take action and secure your new property.
Real Estate And Travel with Re & Rob of Learn Hustle Grow
What if you could invest in real estate, pay off all your debt, save more money, then reach financial independence all within 10 years? Reshawn and Rob from Learn Hustle Grow have used their real estate savvy to do just this. Check out our interview with them to learn more about their investment strategies and how they reached FIRE in their 40s.