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When the hosts of the Morningstar, Inc. podcast, The Long View, asked me to discuss the wealth gap and my own financial story, they probably didn't know I was going to get into reparations, distrust of the financial services industry and...

Here's the most personal essay I've ever written about my life and upbringing in a family that struggled economically. It's a side of The Money Coach few people know, including my mother's hardships as a single parent, our times on...

A lack of income makes it hard to cover your expenses, which can cause your credit score to fall. But there are ways to preserve it, even if you are out of work. Here are four tips for maintaining your credit...

The tragic murder of  George Floyd (#GeorgeFloyd) highlighted the heinous reality of racism, police brutality, and the legacy of racial violence in America. If we're going to truly address this country's ills, we must name, condemn and fix ECONOMIC violence...

Happy October! Did you know that October is National Financial Planning Month? That means it’s a great time to think about your financial future, and how you can improve it. One good way to take your finances to the next...

When you’re looking to manage your money, you may be overwhelmed with all of the financial possibilities. Should you invest in stocks, mutual funds, downsize your home, liquidate your assets… the list goes on and on. If you spend most...

It’s an age old financial dilemma: you want to save for the future – maybe to better prepare for retirement or to help pay for your kid’s college education – but you’re dealing with today’s bills. So how do you...