Many people walk around spending more than they should on their home saying “It’s an investment”. Well, sorry to break it to you, but it is not. It’s a personal purchase. Buying a home is a personal choice, so make sure you are approaching it correctly and spend accordingly.
The Struggle aka Emergency (Stage 0)
Money isn't your friend. Your credit, bank account, and debt aren't things you like to think about. Surviving financially every month is difficult. You need immediate help before money becomes your friend.
7 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft and Fraud
Once I was home watching television with my family when my bank called to ask if I had used my debit card at a fast-food restaurant in Texas. I was immediately alarmed by the question. First, I never eat at that particular restaurant and second, I was in the Washington, D.C., area and my debit […]
6 Great Money Saving and Investing Apps
When it comes to saving extra money and budgeting, there are a few apps that I’ve come to rely on to help me save more money for investing and wealth creation. I personally use all of them and have seen that they really work. When looking for extra money and building wealth, every extra bit […]
Helping Couples Build Wealth Together: An Interview with His & Her Money
Power Couples University is an online mentorship program offered by Talaat and Tai McNeely of His & Her Money. The program helps couples to get on the same page financially, figure out where they stand and how to move in the direction of their goals. It guides couples to learn how to communicate about everything from finances to even the most intimate parts of their relationships. It also helps couples get to the level that they want to achieve and have a great time doing it.
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.
Building Wealth With Real Estate: An interview With Kendra Barnes
Kendra Barnes, an expert real estate investor, shares how you can build wealth with rental property and start earning passive income.
Working From Home With Kids: How I’m Making It Work
With most schools closed for the rest of the school year resulting in homeschooling and the stay in place orders due to the global pandemic, we share a few tips on how we have made working from home with our kids and spouse work.
The $2 Trillion US Stimulus Bill and How it Benefits You
The $2 Trillion US Stimulus bill includes benefits for individuals and small businesses impacted by the CoronavirusPandemic. We break down this complex bill so you can understand how it benefits you and will provide relief in these difficult times.
Wealth Managers with a Heart: An Interview with Keith Beverly of Grid 202 Partners
While in college, Keith Beverly set a goal to obtain the two credentials that are the most respected designations for the financial industry. On the site we talk more about how he uses his area of expertise as both a CFA and CFP to help his clients manage their wealth.
Staying Afloat During a Financial Crisis
First, it was a U.S. government shut down and then it was a worldwide pandemic. The last few years have taught us that we need to stay prepared financially for unexpected events. These tips and tricks will ensure your survival during a financial crisis.