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.
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How We Move Beyond the Racial Wealth Gap in America: Part II.
We explore current proposals that could help close the racial wealth gap, individual actions you can take to help reconfigure our systems, and a few next steps to help you and your family rise above the statistics.
How This Entrepreneur Uses Her Athleticism and Business Acumen to Help Small Businesses Succeed: An Interview with Jasmine Black
Jasmine Black is the founder and CEO of the boutique consulting firm Brainchild. They provide support in business planning and consulting. She is also a part of an all-female football league. As a former banker and competitive athlete, she is determined to help black and brown entrepreneurs build and sustain their businesses.
How the Racial Wealth Gap Affects Me: Part I
While the solution and causes behind the racial wealth gap are complicated, the problem itself is simple. The fact is, Black families in the U.S. hold about 15% 1 the wealth of white families.
10 High Income Skills to Increase Your Income
Did you know that you can increase your wealth through having high-income skills? High-income skills are skills that allow you to earn a six-figure income each year and ultimately lead you on the path to financial freedom. There are many ways to earn extra money that don’t require a degree or a lot of training. In fact, most of them can be done online and from the comfort of your home.
Building an out of State Rental Empire While Working a 9-5: An Interview with Arthur P. Johnson, Jr.
Arthur P. Johnson Jr. is the chief strategy officer at Pure Storage. He has held several senior level positions in technology and finance. In addition to his very accomplished career he has built a real estate portfolio of 50+ units across four states.
Pursuing Her Passions while Growing Her Professional Career: An Interview with Brittany Edwards
Brittany Edwards is forging her own path in Product Management. When she’s not working on innovation in finance and technology she is dedicating her time and energy to Incorp[Her]ated, a non-profit organization she co-founded. She has found a way to merge her passion and talents to create opportunities for herself and her community.
REITs vs Rentals: What’s the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate?
There are several ways to invest in real estate. This article outlines the difference between rental properties and REITs and discuss the pros and cons of both.
How to Find the Right Financial Advisors for Your Needs
There are several types of financial advisors out there. Find the right style of financial advisor for your needs based on where you are in your financial journey. This article outlines the difference between four different types of financial advisors and gives advice to help you choose the best one for your situation.
How This Music Exec Found Freedom in Real Estate & Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Benny Pough
The following conversation was conducted over email and edited for flow and clarity. Benny Pough is the head of ALJ Britt Enterprises, a medium-sized real estate company specializing in renting homes to low-income families and families that are just getting started. Benny personally helps couples get their first apartment together, working-class people, and seniors. Before […]