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It's almost 2024, and you have a few dollars stashed away from birthday and holiday gifts, and you're wondering what to do with it....

The old saying "the more the merrier" doesn't have to mean spending more money and going into debt. The holidays can easily put a dent...

College can be an exciting opportunity to experience new things both academically and personally. However, it can also be a period marked...

Our Money Matters is launching a new initiative called the 800 Club. Our mission is simple; we want to help you improve your credit score...

It can be challenging for college students to make ends meet, let alone save. That said, there are things you can do to manage your...

Our Money Matters is thrilled that LaRese Purnell has joined our team as brand ambassador. LaRese is a financial professional with both...

Starting a small business can be an excellent way for college students to develop valuable real-world experience. And, of course, we've...

If you're currently enrolled in college, you're probably already thinking about how life will change after you graduate. Being an...

Have you ever gone to a grocery store to buy necessities like eggs, soap, or a case of water? Browsing through numerous aisles with...

We have all heard the saying, "it's better to give than receive." But that's easier said than done when you have a limited budget. So how...

If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you’re currently attending an HBCU, graduated from one, or are interested in their future....

Black households have a fraction of the wealth of white households, leaving them in a much more precarious financial situation when a...

The median wealth for a white family was $188,200 in 2019, compared to $24,100 for Black families, according to the Federal Reserve’s...

What is your personality type? Are you the life of the party, or do you tend to be more of a homebody? Are you a free spirit, or would...

Juneteenth is a memorable holiday for African Americans. It’s a time to recognize an often-painful history and celebrate African American...

Don't miss this interview with Sharon Kent, Program Director of Our Money Matters on Yahoo Finance! Sharon gets to the roots of how we...

Look, nobody really wants to worry about money. But, if you don’t know how to manage your finances, chances are that you’ll end up...

Part one in a two-part series HBCU Community Development Action Coalition recognizes five financial pioneers in honor of Black History...

Many Americans struggle with essential financial understanding like how to pay off debt, invest, or save for their first home. A 2018...