3 Tips To Level-Up Your Investment Strategy Before The Year Ends
“Knowledge isn’t power, applied knowledge is power.” ― E.T. The Hip Hop Preacher As 2018 winds down most of us will be solely focused on the holidays, gift-wrapping, and family gatherings. And despite the much anticipated jump in our spending, the majority of us…
The Push For Financial Literacy In The Heart Of Philadelphia
“Being broke is a temporary economic condition, but being poor is a disabling frame of mind and a depressed condition of your spirit…” ― John Hope Bryant October 15, 2018 officially marked the launch of what is now called “Philly Phinancial Literacy Week”. For the…
The Importance Of Adequately Insuring Your Life
“I’m not afraid of dying. I’m afraid of not trying” ― Jay-Z For the vast majority of us, death is generally a concept we are more than happy to avoid confronting. But when it comes to our long-term financial goals and vision, we ultimately cannot…
5 Ways To Achieve & Maintain A High Credit Score
“Nothing will work unless you do” – Maya Angelou How much should good credit cost us? It’s a question you can’t help but ask given the many services promising to repair broken credit or provide you with an excellent credit score. While nearly all…
Why Now Is The Right Time To Get Your Financial-House In Order
“Without commitment, you’ll never start… without consistency, you’ll never finish” -Denzel Washington The most important moment in your financial journey is always right now. No matter what season of life you may be in from college to retirement, the decisions you are making today…
3 Key Reasons For Men To Be More Involved Financially
What are the most common perceptions of men in our community when it comes to finances? If you’re one of a lucky few, you’ve seen numerous examples of men starting businesses, securing their family’s future, or teaching their children the importance of investing. Unfortunately, the…
What Graduates Need To Know About Their Finances
The average recent graduate has $39,400 in student loan debt with a monthly payment of $351 The percentage of borrowers owing more than $50,000 in student loans has tripled in the last decade Managing money right out school can seem like a maze of financial…
Start Preparing Today For Education Costs Of Tomorrow
Spring is generally the peak season for celebrating the many accomplished graduates in our lives. Whether transitioning from high school to college, or from undergraduate to graduate, we are more than willing to inspire and encourage them on the success of their journey so far….
Generational Wealth Principles For A New Generation
Most of us started developing financial habits long before we were ever aware of it. Whether it was seeing family members argue over finances or being rewarded with a cash allowance for chores, our earliest life experiences served as the foundation for how we would…
S.M.A.R.T. Money Moves For 2018 (Part 3)
By now most people are well aware of the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most significant U.S. tax reform in decades. Although an in-depth understanding of it is very much a work in progress, it is now critical that each of us begin…
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