Q: At the beginning of 2020 I had decided that I was going to buy a home this year. I’m currently taking financial fitness and homebuyer courses to get my credit in shape, etc. I work for the DoD and my job is considered mission essential, so I am able to work 100% remotely and I’m […]
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Q: I have a question regarding the stimulus package. In your video, you mentioned that people who once didn’t qualify for unemployment now do through the new stimulus guidelines. Does that include clergy working for churches? Thank you for your time. A: Thanks for your question. It’s a good one. And I hope you’ll be
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To fight COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, Congress in March 2020 passed three separate economic relief bills to help struggling individuals and businesses. The first was the $8.3 billion Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020. The second initiative was the $3.5 billion Families First Coronavirus Response Act. And the largest of the
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The COVID-19 outbreak has forced millions of Americans nationwide to apply for unemployment benefits throughout every state in the country. To offset the financial damage from the novel coronavirus, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, which extended unemployment benefits by 13 weeks. The CARES Act
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To fight COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, Congress in March 2020 passed three separate economic relief bills to help struggling individuals and businesses. The first was the $8.3 billion Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020. The second initiative was the $3.5 billion Families First Coronavirus Response Act. And the largest of the
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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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