The emotions of becoming a new parent speak for themselves and cannot truly be understood until you’re the person or couple experiencing this major life milestone. With the ups and downs, smiles and laughter, and utter chaos in between, it can feel overwhelming to navigate anything else fully while adjusting to be a new parent. […]
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February is Black History Month and while we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of many African-Americans, we also recognize that there’s so much more to do — especially economically. In the spirit of uplifting the financial status of the Black community, here are five financial lessons from 5 great Black leaders. James Baldwin As a novelist, playwright
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Data gathered and calculated by LearnBonds.com indicates that the net worth of Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk is now six times more than the combined wealth of top 20 richest Hollywood actors. Cumulatively, the actors net worth is $6.55 billion, while Elon Musk enjoys the $40 billion net worth. Musk ranks in the ninth position among the
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Setbacks are an inevitable part of life. They can be small, such as a simple mistake, or large, like the loss of a job. In any case, they are often difficult to deal with and can have serious consequences. The best way to handle setbacks is to recognize them for what they are and take
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Just in time for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Black billionaire Robert F. Smith is being honored for his HBCU generosity and leaving a positive financial legacy in the African American community. In the midst of a commencement address this year, Robert F. Smith casually worked in a shocker. He was going to
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Forty percent of U.S. businesses are female-owned, and they generate $1.8 trillion a year in revenue through different business plans including Benefits Membership Revenue Strategy. While these numbers are stellar, data shows that there are still opportunities for improvement. A survey of over 3,000 entrepreneurs found that men are almost twice as likely as women
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Spending money wisely, saving cash and investing can all help build wealth – as well as bring you greater personal happiness. As I prepare for continued wealth building in 2020 and into the next decade, I wanted to share a dozen ways that my husband, Earl, and I spent strategically, invested and built wealth in
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While the goal is to avoid racking up debt, you can use rewards credit cards to your advantage during the holiday season. With some intentional thought and strategy, these cards can help you spend wisely and take advantage of a variety of perks during this time of year. However, there are some tips and strategies
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Holiday gifts are not the only expense you have to prepare for this season. There are many ways the money in your bank account can quickly start to disappear. If you are hosting family in your home, traveling, cooking for family and friends, or decorating, these are all expenses you want to take into account. You
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Did you know that more than three-quarters of today’s millionaires are self-made and started as middle class or lower? Also, data shows that it takes most people an average of 32 years to reach their first million. Most millionaires are not an overnight success. As a result, up-and-coming millionaires learn from rich people’s habits to
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Your concerns as a veteran are different from a civilian. While money matters may be on your mind, handling the pressures of serving our country are likely taking up most of your mental space, and it makes absolute sense as to why. However, as deployment brings about a high level of uncertainty, you can ease
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If you’re like most people, just hearing the word “recession” is enough to spur feelings of anxiety, dread, and fear. For those impacted by the economic downturn of the Great Recession of 2007-2009, this word carries troubling memories and concerns about the impact of a future recession. A recession is a period of economic decline,
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There are more than 10.2 million millionaire households in the United States. This number is roughly equal to the population of Sweden and Portugal and is more than Denmark and Switzerland. Many of these individuals have made specific money moves that allowed them to reach this status. The 1996 bestselling book, The Millionaire Next Door,
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What’s more frightening than zombies, vampires, and ghosts? The financial status of many Americans. Unfortunately, many face the reality of not having an emergency fund, being unable to save enough for retirement, and having an overwhelming amount of credit card debt. When that’s your financial status, it can feel much scarier than the latest horror
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When you think of walking out of the office for the last time—or dialing down your entrepreneurial dealings—how do you envision life to be? Is it filled with travel plans, new business ideas, or moving to that Italian villa? Whatever your plans are, you want to ensure you aren’t just comfortable during retirement, but that
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