By: Kara Stevens
A few months back, I had the opportunity to view a film called “Black Heirlooms” which chronicles the financial and emotional impact that a lack of proper estate planning has had one African-American family’s legacy of love and community. Watching the short documentary was so moving that it inspired me to speak to my 74-year
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By: Kara Stevens
Close to two years ago, searching for something to watch on television, I decided on an independent film on the Sundance Channel—“happythankyoumoreplease.” Though I remember the faces of the two main characters, the movie itself would have been quite forgettable had it not been for the scene for which the movie was named. In a
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By: Kara Stevens
I just finished reading Hill Harper’s new book, The Wealth Cure. I’ve been taking the time to read more on some of the finance books that have been coming out lately in order to give you a review of some of the best books on investing and personal finances. Why a Financial Book? Hill Harper
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By: Kara Stevens
Last week, I turned the big 3-5 and it was one of the best and most chill birthdays of my life. I took two days off. The day of my birthday and the day after my birthday. I stayed home rubbed my belly and counted all my many simple and magic blessings. Since you have
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By: Kara Stevens
Last week, I challenged you guys to a $20 Cash Crash Diet 5-Day Challenge after sharing with you that my spending had become a bit reckless over recent months. I created a Facebook closed community for support and accountability and this structure worked wonderfully. I was able to be more mindful about my purchases and
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By: Kara Stevens
The holiday season is in full swing, and has been since practically September, but now the email alerts for Black Friday deals are cluttering your inbox. The pressure is on to find the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list, but how do you accomplish your goal without breaking your bank or paying for
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By: Kara Stevens
As an investor, it is important that you know some key terms. These terms are important to you if you are investing passively with an index and especially if you are choosing stocks on your own. And since this is a teaching type of post, we are going to take a trip down memory lane.
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By: Kara Stevens
by T. Espinoza Lately, I’ve had a persistent case of the sads. Over the last several weeks, I’d stopped answering most calls from friends and family and become increasingly recluse. It came to a point where my friends threatened to show up at my house and force me out (one of them may or may
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By: Kara Stevens
I love books. I’ll drop it like it is hot for a good book. Seriously. Despite all of the things that pull my attention on any given day, I make it my business to DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) at least two times a day. I get my reading fix in during my hour commute
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By: Kara Stevens
Over 80% of Americans have debt: mortgages, car loans, credit card loans etc. You likely fall in that number and you likely want to pay off your debt. Whether you’re the type of person who is really good about making sure you pay more than the minimum payment every month or you’re struggling to do
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