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Why HBCUs Matter So Much

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

How HBCUs Are Helping Reduce the Racial Wealth Gap

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

African American Organizations Are Working to Narrow the Wealth Gap

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...

How Your Money Personality Affects Your Financial Health

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...

Celebrate Juneteenth with Financial Freedom

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

Our Money Matters Interviewed on Yahoo Finance!

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...

Tips on Making More Coin

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...

Five African American Financial Pioneers

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

Get your finances in order with advice from these financial influencers

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