It’s Money Matters Monday! Before you bring in the new year, there are a few things you need to do to set yourself up for financial success in 2023! The number one thing is to take inventory of what you spent this holiday. This may shock you if you haven’t been keeping tabs on your […]
Good news for those with student loan debt, the Biden administration plans to continue the freeze of federal student loan payments through Aug. 31. The freeze has postponed payments for millions of Americans during the pandemic. Student loan payments were on schedule to resume on May 1, but the White House now plans to extend […]
Bank of America has temporarily closed 11 branches in Charlotte. A spokesperson for the bank said the closures occur in areas where there are fewer visits and not enough staffing. The areas affected include: Park Road York Road South End Kenilworth Commons Sharon Road Station Legacy Union Carmel Commons Northeast Sardis Village Albermarle Road Mill […]
It’s never too early to teach our kids how to mind their money! So, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee Education & Young Leaders Subcommittee are presenting the Credit & Financial Webinar: Helping Youth Build Their Financial Portfolio. It’s for students and young adults between the ages of 14-25. They will cover various subjects like why […]
So, everyone knows that I have been bragging that Ladybug landed her first real job! As a parent, I think it’s my job to set her up for a good future! One of the ways to do that is to make sure your child is financially responsible…knowing how to save, invest and building a good […]
Bad times can fall upon anyone. However, there are some people who are just bad at managing their money. So, is a person’s “bad credit” status a deal breaker in a relationship? Take the poll and let me know what you think!
Today’s Money Mondays segment focuses on interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee will meet this week, and most of the people that follow it believe that the Committee will raise interest rates. This is something we have been expecting for some time, but it looks more certain now with unemployment falling […]
America's Wealth Coach Deborah Owens stopped by NewsOne Now to discuss how Britain's exit will impact Blacks and the U.S. economy and your pocket.
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Tom: Today we are talking about some very interesting survey findings – from the Ariel investments Black Investor Survey 2015. Mellody: That’s right! And all…
