By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Five hundred years. That’s how long experts say it would take for Black people to reach economic parity with white people and close […]
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Black small business owners more optimistic, ready for growth in 2024
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Despite continuing concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty, Black small business owners are more optimistic about 2024 compared to small business owners overall, according […]
8 Gift Ideas to Boost Financial Literacy and Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black In a world where financial literacy is paramount, gifting the keys and knowledge of wealth-building and long-lasting prosperity is a great way to […]
With Debt Ceiling Deal Reached, All Eyes Turn to Congress to Ratify Agreement
By Stacy M. BrownOriginally appeared in NNPA After President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that they’d reached an accord to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid […]
Finance, Stress & Your Mental Health
By Scott Blair Stress is unfortunately a big part of our lives. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what tax bracket you fall into; stress affects everyone on […]
How to Take Control of Your Credit
First, it’s important to know the difference between your credit score and your credit report. Your credit score is based on the items found on your credit report, similar to […]
Virtual Financial Literacy Week
Monday – Friday, April 4 – 8, 2022. Topics: Building Foundations; Family/Youth Financial Fitness; Planning for the Future; Credit & Debt; Homeownership. Multiple sessions daily – 13 total. Keynote Speaker: […]