Personal Finance
One of the biggest financial mistakes you can ever make is taking bad financial advice — or more accurately, applying financial advice the wrong way, at the wrong time, and for the wrong reason. Following so-called “good” financial advice can actually get you into a world of economic trouble if you’re not careful. So, think about whether any of the following scenarios sound familiar when it comes to advice you might have taken — and later lived to regret.
How to Manage Your Finances with Inflation on the Rise
Over the past year, consumer prices have surged an astonishing 7% – the fastest pace in nearly four decades. Rising...
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The Split-Second Shopping Decision That Could Save You Hundreds of Dollars
I have a financial confession to make. Even though I had $100,000 in credit card debt back in the early...
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NEWS DIGEST: Breaking Down TikTok Finance Myths on Good Day New York
Many of us know TikTok for its dance challenges and comedy videos, but some of its most popular content actually...
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Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Start on Thanksgiving Day
If you're thinking about making a New Year's Resolution of any kind – maybe to lose weight, pay off debt...
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The Long View: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox: ‘There’s a Huge Wealth Gap in America’ Podcast
When the hosts of the Morningstar, Inc. podcast, The Long View, asked me to discuss the wealth gap and my own...
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Start Building Wealth in 2021
2020 is finally over and you've survived! Here's how to plant the seeds for prosperity and build wealth in 2021!
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Here’s what the “Black tax” does to so many families (Vox)
Here's the most personal essay I've ever written about my life and upbringing in a family that struggled economically. It's...
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Teri Ijeoma, Personal Financial Experts Launch Bible Money Secrets
Did you know that the Bible has over 2,000 verses about money? That's right. Faith and Finances do go together!...
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7 Painful Financial Truths You Need to Accept in the Age of Coronavirus
The COVID-19 outbreak is causing people to make tough choices regarding their finances. Are you in this boat? If so,...
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What to Do if You Cannot Afford to Bury a Loved One Due to COVID-19
Currently, the average cost of a funeral is between $7,000 and $10,000. While life insurance can help cover some of...
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COVID-19 Reminds Us Of the Need to Make a Will or Trust
Like most things these days, you can make a will online. But the question really is: should you create an...
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A Lesson in Economic Violence
The tragic murder of George Floyd (#GeorgeFloyd) highlighted the heinous reality of racism, police brutality, and the legacy of racial...
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COVID-19: Getting SNAP Food Benefits While You’re Unemployed
In this video, Lynnette shares information on available SNAP food benefits and resources to anyone that needs help.
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Student Loan Relief: FAQs About Student Loan Provisions in the CARES Act
At this time, the student loan relief plan outlined in the CARES Act does not include those who have private...
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