Personal Finance

‘Til Debt Do Us Part: Inflation preventing thousands of American couples from being able to separate, reveals survey. Over half of singles would not get into a relationship with someone who has large debts.The average single said they would be...

I am so honored to be featured on CNBC Make It for achieving a perfect 850 FICO credit score! Only 1% of Americans have a perfect 850 FICO score. A great credit rating can help you land a job or snag a promotion — since...

To use a BNPL plan for travel, you start by adding items to your online cart through an airline or travel website’s portal. At checkout, you’ll see an option to split your payments with financing partners like Affirm, Uplift, PayPal...

In a time of inflation and economic uncertainty, it's important to focus on the positives — not only to give hope, but also to motivate us and our commitment to the grind as well. New survey results from consulting firm...

On American Public Media's Make Me Smart podcast hosted by Kai Ryssdal And Kimberly Adams, we discuss the impact of inflation and higher interest rates on your wallet.

Attention professors, research heads or academics at historically black colleges and universities. The federal government via HUD is offering millions of dollars for folks at HBCUs to establish or bolster a center of excellence, where they would study and report...

Money can be an uncomfortable conversation for many, especially when it pertains to family finances. Money is commonly cited as one of the number one reasons couples argue over money, and a survey by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts...

Here's what is known so far about the new student loan cancellation program, how you can get student loan forgiveness, the surprising ways that past and future generations of college students will benefit, and what’s NOT included in the Biden...

With remote work gaining in popularity and inflation hitting everyone's budgets, more people are staying home these days.  But how can you stay home and still make or save money? Here are four ideas to help you keep some cash...

Meet LeCount R. Davis, the first African American to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional, nearly 45 years ago. Mr. Davis was recognized this month by the CFP Board of Standards, which created its first endowed scholarship in his...

https://vimeo.com/735493699 The U.S. economy shrank by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022 — so America is technically in a recession. Historically, the technical definition of a recession has been two consecutive quarters of declining GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and...

I've been a long time fan of Beyonce. So when she dropped her long-awaited seventh studio album, Renaissance, the lead single called “Break My Soul” quickly became mine as well as a fan favorite. The main hook of this high...

With the new tax filing deadline looming, I stopped into Black News Channel’s “BNC Live” to discuss the upsides of joint filings and the disadvantages of filing solo. To kick off the segment, I detailed the built-in “penalties” that single...

With tax season upon us, millions of Americans are expecting sizable refunds.  But there’s no consensus on the best ways to put that money to work.  I stopped into PIX 11 in New York City to share some tips and strategies for...

Over the past year, consumer prices have surged an astonishing 7% – the fastest pace in nearly four decades. Rising prices can be attributed to a thriving economy paired with ongoing supply chain snarls and 2021’s unexpected housing boom. Unfortunately,...