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.
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”
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
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
Over the past year, consumer prices have surged an astonishing 7% – the fastest pace in nearly four decades. Rising prices can be attributed to
I have a financial confession to make. Even though I had $100,000 in credit card debt back in the early 2000s, I still use credit
Many of us know TikTok for its dance challenges and comedy videos, but some of its most popular content actually revolves around finance. I recently stopped by Good Day New
If you’re thinking about making a New Year’s Resolution of any kind – maybe to lose weight, pay off debt or stop a bad habit
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
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
The COVID-19 outbreak is causing people to make tough choices regarding their finances. Are you in this boat? If so, you likely have to accept some unpopular truths to weather the storm of these uncertain times.
Here are some hard, but necessary financial truths that you need to consider as you move through these difficult times.
Currently, the average cost of a funeral is between $7,000 and $10,000. While life insurance can help cover some of the expenses, not every insurance plan includes burial assistance.
Like most things these days, you can make a will online. But the question really is: should you create an online will versus having a will drawn up the traditional way – by using a lawyer?
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 too.
In this video, Lynnette shares information on available SNAP food benefits and resources to anyone that needs help.
