This week’s blog post is written by guest author Charlestien Harris. Charlestien is a HUD Certified Housing Counselor and a Certified Financial Counselor through AFCPE (Association of Financial Counselors, Planners and Educators). I am often asked what is net worth and why knowing it so important to financial health? Net worth is a measure …
Student loan debt is one of the biggest burdens we can have on our budgets. There are some ways available for you to minimize this burden and lower your student loan interest and debt. Below are 5 ways that I have found to successfully lower your student loan interest and lower your student loan debt. …
COVID-19 has upended our daily routines, our future plans, and our lifestyles. Deirdre is here to share some of her favorite self-care tips to manage stress, sleep, physical activity, and more to take care of you right now. Self-care is so much more than a manicure or a spa visit. The beauty and wellness industry …
In the final part of our 5-part series, Jayla is chatting with Southern Bancorp CEO, Darrin Williams about longer term wealth building goals as you look forward to the future and the potential for retiring without stress. It may seem like retirement is a long way off but time has a way of accelerating without …
You ever pulled a Joe Exotic and splurged so badly that you really felt like you were never going to financially recover? We all like nice things, but sometimes we spend a little too much without thinking about the consequences or how it fits into a wealth-building lifestyle. Last week was my sister’s birthday. I …
You can save yourself money in the long run by leveraging credit management. Lower interest rates and lower fees are some of the benefits of watching your credit score. You can go to www.annualcreditreport.com any time to check out exactly where you stand with your credit. Each generation comes with its own unique …
If you are anything like the vast majority of Americans, you have probably struggled to make ends meet at some point in your life. Maybe that’s why you are here now, reading this blog, and looking for ways to make the most out of each of your paychecks. If that’s you right now, know that …
Jayla is sharing her three ways to save. Now is the perfect time to push the restart on your saving habits: Eat at home Become a coupon rockstar Challenge yourself to not spend There is almost always a better, or best decision when it comes to money, but a good decision is better than making …
Ian is sharing his top ways for kids to save money. Helping kids know the value of money and its place in their growth is very important. Saving money is one of the most important aspects of building wealth and having a secure financial foundation. Yet many of us have learned the importance of saving …
The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to redesign work procedures. The gig economy has significantly risen over the last few years, changing the way we think about ‘traditional’ work. In the midst of all these changes, freelancing is an employment choice that is quickly rising in popularity. The Freelancing in America study conducted by Upwork …
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