Finance
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A New Plan Could Help Black Renters Boost Their Credit Scores
Black families are more likely to be renters and have no credit score at all.
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9 Easy Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
By making just a few small changes, you can leave the grocery store with a lot more money in your pocket.
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Financial Success is Intentional, Prosperity Brings You Peace of Mind, According to Financial Expert
We spoke with author and finance expert, Bola Sokunbi about her new book, Choosing to Prosper
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The Fed’s Interest Rate Hike Will Hurt Black Consumers
Economists say higher rates will be harsh in the months to come.
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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
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Starter Tips for Building Your Own Financial Legacy
Small steps pave the way to achieving bigger goals.
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Is Credit Racist?
A recent investigation into the mortgage loan industry exposed the well-known systemic inequality embedded in America's credit reporting system.
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Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL Player's Association Partner With Goalsetter to Surprise Over 250 Students With Savings Accounts
In our quest to break generational curses, more and more Black folks are going to therapy and embracing financial literacy. I personally have made both a priority during the pandemic—I’m happy to report that my credit score no longer resembles my shoe size—and Black-owned finance app Goalsetter has positioned itself as an excellent resource to…
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Turns Out, Kanye Is Not the Richest Black Man in America [Corrected]
Correction: 3/18/2021, 12:15 p.m. ET: *record scratch* Laaaaaa, la, la, laaaa wait ‘til we (and a bunch of other media) get our wealth valuations wrong. Kanye West is actually not the richest Black man in the U.S. On Thursday morning, a whole Kanye-kerfuffle erupted including a now-retracted Forbes article stating that the rapper-entrepreneur-former-presidential-candidate had become…
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Russell Westbrook Helps Varo Bank Secure $63 Million Investment, Will Address Financial Inequality as Advisor
I will never in life seek his counsel on fashion choices, but when it comes to money moves, Russell Westbrook is no joke. On Thursday, Varo Bank, America’s first all-digital nationally chartered bank, announced that the nine-time NBA All-Star has come on board as both an investor and advisor. In this capacity, he’ll have direct…