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What Is Impulse Buying? And How Can We Avoid It?

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

How to Enjoy a Happy Holiday Debt-Free

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...

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...

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...

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...