7 Black Financial Podcasts That Should Be in Your Ear

If you need advice on eliminating debt, saving money or buying your first home, these Black financial wellness podcasts have you covered

It’s tax time, which means you’re either waiting for a fat refund check or wondering where you’re going to get the money to pay Uncle Sam when he comes knocking. But no matter what your financial circumstances are, you could probably benefit from a little help to make your situation even better. So we’ve rounded up some great Black financial wellness podcasts that can help you get on track to getting your money right.

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While these podcasts aren’t meant to be a substitute for personal advice from a financial planner, they may help you learn some new financial terms. And hearing other personal stories of overcoming debt may get you thinking about ways to save and make your money work for you.

Clever Girls Know

Bola Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, money expert, and founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance. Sokunbi is all about arming women with the information they need to achieve financial success. On her Clever Girls Know podcast, she zeroes in on topics like eliminating debt, establishing a budget and building wealth. Past episode titles include “Establishing The Right Mindset for Paying Off Debt” and “4 Key Reasons Why Your Budget Isn’t Working.”

Two Black Guys With Good Credit

If you thought a podcast about credit couldn’t be funny, think again. Each week, Two Black Guys With Good Credit hosts Sean and Matt educate their listeners on all things related to financial wellness and of course, maintaining good credit while having fun. And it doesn’t hurt that they have a comedian in Keren Margolis by their side. Searching through past episodes, you can find advice on tax filing tips and creating a credit history.

Brown Ambition

Brown Ambition hosts Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche create a safe space for women to ask questions and get the information they need to achieve their financial goals. But they’re not just talking about budgeting and credit scores, they also address the ways our personal lives impact our financial well being. And the hosts don’t mind getting personal, sharing the lessons they learned along the way to financial freedom.

Journey to Launch

With Journey to Launch, host Jamila Souffrant wants to help her listeners achieve financial freedom. In each episode, the Certified Financial Education Instructor and money coach gives tips on budgeting, debt and investing in order to help you create an action plan to reach your financial goals. In addition to her podcast, Souffrant also offers a free virtual wealth-building course where participants learn the steps she took to save over $85,000 in one year.

His and Her Money

Talaat and Tai McNeely know the importance of financial compatibility in a relationship. The couple worked together to eliminate their debt and pay off their mortgage in five years. On the His and Her Money podcast, they McNeeleys share their personal stories of how they are working together to build generational wealth and give their listeners tips on hot topics like first time home buying and tax deductions for side hustles.

Rich by Intention

Anjie and RJ are a millennial married couple who . On their Rich by Intention podcast, they hope to inspire other couples to invest in their future by paying off student loan and other debt and saving money. Listeners will appreciate the personal storied about how they were able to wipe out their student loan debt and build wealth as a couple.

Staying in the Black

We already know that teachers don’t earn nearly as much as they should. But Ms. Black is a single mom and public school educator who is on a mission to help other educators live their best financial lives. She created Staying in the Black to help them make the most of their salary so they can enjoy a comfortable retirement.

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