Topic: Financial Wellness

Not feeling jolly is more common than you think! The stigma around mental health has largely fallen away in recent years, but the connection between financial wellness and mental health is much less discussed.

Holiday dinners, a time when we come together, can be a great time to discuss why #BlackMoneyMatters. Pass a healthy serving of financial planning as you scoop into social topics and sprinkle in political debate!

All over the news and in social media there has been talk about a bank account closure. Some have asked, “How can that happen?” As the nation’s largest Black owned bank, we would like to assure you that closing a bank account is rare. Here’s some information that you should know.

During the second quarter of 2022, a meager $324 million of venture funding was directed towards Black-owned startups, a steep drop from a quarterly highs of $850 million to $1.2 billion during the 5 previous quarters. How do we make sure #BuyBlack is not a moment, but a movement? Here are two solutions.

Do you qualify for Student Loan Relief? Here we inform you of the requirements, review the process, and explain why this is significant for Black borrowers, particularly those who hold a Pell Grant.

With CashApp, Venmo, Zelle and PayPal, you can send money to friends and family around the clock in real time. In July 2023, the Federal Reserve will introduce FedNow, that will enable a similar service through banks.

Who do you turn to, other than us (wink), when you need quick, helpful answers to financial questions? It’s these highly melinated financial influencers consistently dropping knowledge!

So, you are back for round two of our top financial influencers to add to your favorites list? Do we have a fantastic set of 3 (out of 6) financial educators and money experts for you today!

Public policy and worldwide events can impact your wallet! Here’s 6 important considerations to get “Recession-Proof”!