For those considering home ownership for the first time, it may seem as if there’s a long list of details to tackle once the search begins. However, before potential buyers even start looking at homes, there are three important steps to take. The first step is getting your finances in order. Checking your credit rating and getting pre-approved for a loan are crucial. A good … [Read more...] about Three key steps for first-time home buyers
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Celebrating Black Business Month 2022: How to find support as a black entrepreneur, or lend your support as an ally
This August marks the 19th anniversary of National Black Business Month, which honors black Americans’ long history of entrepreneurship, as well as black business owners’ contributions to their local communities and the United States economy. The annual observance took root when engineering entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan found himself reflecting on the challenges he’d … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black Business Month 2022: How to find support as a black entrepreneur, or lend your support as an ally
Five pieces of money advice for young adults about to face the real world
Spring is in sight, and right about now, you’ll see that anxious look on the faces of college seniors and other young adults about to face the real world for the first time. Even if they’re fortunate enough to have a job lined up, they are far from secure financially, and often have no idea how to handle their finances. If this is you or someone you know, adopting these … [Read more...] about Five pieces of money advice for young adults about to face the real world
Four simple rules that self-made millionaires use for building wealth
The wealthiest people focus on earning. "While world-class thinkers understand the importance of saving and investing, they direct their mental energy toward accumulating wealth through serving people and solving problems," writes self-made millionaire Steve Siebold in How Rich People Think, which he wrote after studying millionaires for more than 25 years. Here are … [Read more...] about Four simple rules that self-made millionaires use for building wealth