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Why Business School Is for Punks and Other Financial Lessons from Carter G. Woodson

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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Why You Need A Balance Transfer Credit Card

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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The 4 Ds to Sanity

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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Major Life Lessons That Death Teaches You About Family, Love, and Money

My coworker’s father died suddenly two weeks ago.  It wasn’t a suicide and there were no signs that he was sick.  She returned to the office earlier this week after taking those two weeks to put her beloved father’s affairs in order. She was new to the job, so it was hard to for me

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How You Feel About Paying Your Bills Can Reveal a Surprising Truth About Your Relationship with Money

Over the last month, I had a number of bills to pay, some were related to my personal life and others were related to The Frugal Feminista . I realized that despite having the money to pay the bills, I felt a sense of tension in my belly when they came. I felt a sense

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How to Use Pathmark to Avoid ATM Fees

One of the most annoying money wasters is ATM fees.  According to a  Bankrate Checking Survey, ATM surcharges hit  “a new highs for the 10th consecutive year.” The average ATM surcharge — the fee for using a bank’s ATM when you’re not a checking account holder at that bank — jumped 6.5 percent to $2.77.

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Five Ways to Deal With Stress When Shopping and Eating No Longer Work

One of the great things about working as a personal finance coach is that I get to help women enjoy breakthroughs as it relates to their relationship with money.  Recently, I was working with Susan, a client who was accustomed to relieving stress through shopping and eating. She recently had a breakdown and resorted to

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Finances & Friendship: The One Question That Will Instantly Improve Your Next Girls’ Night Out and Gain You So Much Respect In Your Sister Circle  

Ask the average Black woman what she loves doing with her friends and you will get answers like, “going out for drinks,” “travelling,” and “going shopping.” The older we get, though, the more complicated and complex our financial realities become— student loans, mortgages, auto loans, and credit card debt. On top of that,  Black women

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Caution: Black Women Caught on Their Best Business Behavior

Ella Rucker, entrepreneur coach and co-producer of #MentorMonday with Paul C. Brunson hosted a Marketing Mastermind last week to give entrepreneurs strategies and tips for promoting their respective brands. My cousin was visiting from London and I felt responsible for ensuring that she had a good time and, though Americans and Brits speak English, nothing

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4 Ways to Achieve An Eco-Friendly Home on a Budget

Trying to spruce up your home on a budget? Despite the common misconception that an eco-friendly and exquisite living space is costly, there are a few ways you can make your living space green and still not break the bank. We partnered with GoHaus for the final part of our 4 part series on interior

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