One of the best ways to get out of debt without having to take a second job or work overtime is embrace your “inner sales girl.” Yes. For those you with a closet full of luxury and designer handbags and totes collecting dust, then it’s time to start thinking about ways to recoup some
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Dr. King was gangsta ya’ll. We sound byte him into “The Dream” speech. He is a t-shirt; he is the name of (failing) schools; he is our go-to symbol/icon when we are looking to push peace. But when you following his journey, the ideas that he professed where radical when it came to speaking up
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You have been at a job for a few years and you are beginning to get restless. So, you throw your hat in the ring and apply for a few jobs that pique your interest. You go through the interview process, slay it, and are extended offers from all the potential employers. You tell your
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Two weeks ago, my copywriter returned the first draft on my debut self-help book on self-love and personal finance via email. And to be honest, I was far from thrilled. With just a cursory look, there were so many strikethroughs and comments about redundancies, awkward word choice, and lack of coherence that the thought about
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I couldn’t wait to get this second series with GoHaus to you! (If you’ve missed the first series, start here). You guys know that I am an aspiring minimalist know how near and dear this topic is. I believe minimalism is a cure all for debt, emotional and environmental clutter as well as a blueprint
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The State of the African-American Consumer Report, black folk’s buying power in America is expected to reach $1.1 trillion this year. $1.1 trillion. If Black America were its own nation, it would be the 16th largest economy worldwide. Despite our current and projected economic prowess and potential, we still continue to lag far behind our
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After an unexpected layoff in April 2014, Mutale Nkonde was feeling desperate. She had always wanted to start her own business but was afraid that she couldn’t because she didn’t have the start-up capital. After working with a credit counselor, she raised her credit score to be approved for a $10,000 business loan. She founded
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Black History is Not Only about Lives, It’s About Lessons :During Black History month, we focus our collective energy on celebrating, honoring, and paying homage and respect to the accomplishments, struggles, and lives of black leaders, fighters, and survivors that challenged, revolutionized, and confronted America’s oppressive, color-based system of disenfranchisement and white supremacy. What we
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Many people think they are building their credit scores by using their credit cards and carrying a balance. There is nothing wrong with having a credit card, but you must know how to use it properly. Many times, I see consumers will really high credit card balances and they feel like they are stuck in
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This has been a rough week for me. I’ve been taking an intense class for work plus I had several business/social events that has left this introvert tired! As I came in late last night and got up early this morning I started thinking about what I need to do differently. And I was reminded of
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