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Every story has a financial angle.
Not the most exciting topic, but an important one.
How do you like rollercoasters?
Besides the obvious.
It's popular now. But is it smart?
Feb 26 | Investors' Magic 8 Ball says the economy's future is looking good. Plus, why $1,400 could be coming your way.
Feb 19 | Snowstorms in Texas are causing spikes in utility costs. And what you should know before buying into crypto.
Feb 12 | Our special edition all about the "shecession." Plus, an exclusive interview with the VP on what lawmakers are doing to help.
Feb 5 | What lawmakers are doing to help narrow the racial wealth gap and how you can use your wallet to give back.
Make smart decisions with your money.
As if taxes weren’t confusing enough.
Working 9 to 5...plus a side gig.
Let’s talk about money, baby.
Check yourself before you wreck your wallet.
Money things to know.
Shecession
A not-so-fun name for the economic and job market downturn. Because women – especially women of color – have been disproportionately affected.
Motherhood Penalty
The price some women pay for adding “mom” to their resume. Mothers were already less likely than other women to get job offers and fair wages pre-pandemic. Now it could get worse as women leave the workforce to deal with pressures at home. Potentially paving the way for more missed promotions and raises and lower retirement account balances.
Stimulus Package
A life raft the government throws the economy when it’s in danger of drowning. In 2020, lawmakers passed two. Including a bonus on top of regular unemployment benefits and direct payments. Psst...if you get a check, spend smart.
Unemployment Insurance
Also goes by “unemployment benefits” or just “unemployment.” It’s money you can temporarily get from the gov when you lose your job. Thanks to the latest stimulus package, everyone’s checks will be $300 bigger than usual for a few months.
COVID-19 Surcharge
When businesses tack an extra fee onto your bill to make up for *gestures at all this*. You might see one on the receipt for your next dinner, haircut, or dentist appointment. Leave some buffer in your budget.
Unicorn
A private startup insiders say is worth at least (*Dr. Evil voice*) $1 billion dollars. In the past, ones like Uber, WeWork, and Slack dominated headlines. More recently, it's been Airbnb and DoorDash that have gone public with huge valuations. If you're thinking of becoming a shareholder, invest with caution. And money you can afford to lose.
Millennial wealth gap
The gap experts have identified between the "millennial rich" and "millennial poor." In homeownership, one report says more millennials purchased homes than any other generation in 2020. But more millennials also said they feel like they’ll never be homeowners. The difference between those groups? Usually race.
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Nakeya (side)-hustled hard.
Sometimes the grass (and your wallet) really is greener.
Meet Alexa. She paid off her student loans, started a biz, and bought a home. All before her 30th birthday party.
Women face a lot of obstacles when it comes to building wealth. It can be even harder for Black women.
You can fight back.
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It doesn’t (have to) take two, baby.
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Panic-selling when prices are down means you’re stuck with those losses.
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