Personal Finance

https://youtu.be/N_hSvQTZ63AI created this video to help my audience better understand the impact of the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Many of my followers have asked me why this happened, what was the cause of the failure, if...

Every year, the IRS and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) receive numerous complaints about fraudulent activities and financial scams. These scams can be devastating, causing people to lose their hard-earned money and personal information. It’s important to be aware of...

https://youtu.be/32K0nm-Id84International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to advocate for gender equality worldwide. The day is celebrated globally, and it serves as a call-to-action for women's...

Finding out that you have an overdrawn bank account is never a pleasant experience. Not only can it be embarrassing, but it can also result in costly fees. The average overdraft fee in the U.S. is around $30. To avoid...

Updating a resume is something you should do regularly, even if you’re not planning to leave a job soon. It’s important to review it occasionally since the world is changing, as does the corporate environment. Therefore, your job application documents...

People are always searching for different ways to make some extra cash. With the cost of living rising and bills piling up, it can be hard to make ends meet. Luckily, there are plenty of creative and easy ways to...

In February, you’ll see a lot of people on social media and elsewhere urging you to Buy Black and purchase goods and services from Black-owned businesses. And that’s great! Let’s normalize supporting Black entrepreneurs beyond Black History Month. But as the...

A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com wanted to know how to protect their credit rating and refinance their mortgage during a divorce. It's a tough situation that millions of people face each year. Here's their question and the answer to this dilemma....

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today (November 15, 2022) issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit . The Report shows an increase in total household debt in the third quarter of 2022, increasing by $351 billion...

‘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...