Submitting to one another is something you do for each other. It is something you do for the betterment and success of your marriage. It is something you do that will help to set a standard for generations to come. Your marriage will benefit, as will the future marriages of your children and their children after them. You have the opportunity to create legacy in your marriage; … [Read more...]
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Why Do Black Men Get So Defensive When I Ask About Their Income?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am a successful, black, single woman and I am looking for someone who matches my financial potential. I make six figures and have a good quality of life. Like so many other sisters, I am finding it more and more difficult to meet men who are on my level. I am open to dating men who do not make as much money as I do, but I am not open to dating men who … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Save Your Marriage From Holiday Hell
I don’t know about you, but I love, love, love Christmas! As for the New Year, it's a time we look forward to hitting the reset button and starting life fresh. If you have children they are through the roof with excitement. Adults, on the other hand, look forward to time off from work, holiday parties, family gatherings and last, but certainly not least, Christmas shopping for … [Read more...]
Free Training: How African American Couples Can Create Generational Wealth
Dr. Dennis Kimbro, author of The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires says, “I can tell you unequivocally wealth is not a function of gender, not a function of race. It is not a function of circumstance. It is not a function of condition—how the cards were dealt, which side of the town you were born on, but it is a function of choice, a function of discipline, … [Read more...]
Blinded by Love? Ladies, Pay Attention to These 5 Signals Before Tying the Knot
Have you ever had one of your girlfriends come and tell you something about your man that you just refused to believe? He made a pass at them. He shoved somebody in the parking lot. He quit his job, again. Even though you saw him holding his "cousin's" hand last week, and he barely missed your fingers when he slammed the door shut yesterday, and he just called to ask you to … [Read more...]
Money and Marriage: 5 Financial Tips to Strengthen Your Relationship
By: Kyle Strozier It’s been said that the number one cause of strife, arguments and eventual breakdowns in marriage is...money. I’m sure we all know of personal accounts that will corroborate this. I’m here to say, that needn’t be the case for you. Marriage is a union of two people. However, for many couples, that union stops immediately at money. Here are a few tips … [Read more...]
From Wife to Widow: 4 Things I Wish I Didn’t Know But You Should
By: Kimberly Holmes Wiggins Widow. Man, I hate that word. It conjures up images of children who hear the word, then cower away from the woman, slowly reversing their tracks, fearful they may catch some of the sadness she gives off as she navigates this world without her husband. I remember the first time someone referred to me as one. I can still see myself sitting in … [Read more...]
Building Wealth Through Real Estate: Hacks, Tricks, and Tips
Last week we revealed the formula for true wealth formation: Income - Expenses = Capital (seed money) left over to invest in wealth building assets. Unfortunately, too many of us believe that investing in our primary residence is the surest path to wealth creation. Now don’t get me wrong. I am a strong advocate of home ownership. But owning a home is about having a place … [Read more...]
Wealth Building Secrets for Those in the 9-5 Rat Race
Have you become a sucker for the American Dream? You know that quaint little myth which implores you to find a good job, work hard, and live life well in your nice home in the suburbs. The unfortunate reality is that a 9 to 5 job will never allow you to bask in the afterglow of financial freedom. In many cases, a JOB stands for Just Over Broke. Simply ask the 127 million … [Read more...]
These 4 Traits Can Turn Your Child Into a Money Mastermind
You want the best for your children. So what can you do to ensure they become adults who are happy and prosperous, rather than ones who are stressed out, living paycheck to paycheck? Teaching them about saving, debt, and compound interest is a good start; but instilling them with the right attitudes and mindsets is even more important. That’s because psychological failings … [Read more...]
Benefits or Backbone? 4 Reasons to Stop Wasting Time in a Bad Relationship
By: Ankunda Carrolyn Growing up as a Non-Christian, all I ever wanted was a man who could love me, spoil me with gifts, provide for me, and take care of me (which isn’t bad, by the way). My spiritual eyes had not been opened yet to the importance of marrying a spiritual man. I later realized that the beauty of a relationship with a mature, spiritual man is you get the full … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Trim the Fat and Put Cash Back in Your Pocket
A few days ago I renegotiated my Direct TV cable bill. After a quick ten minute call my bill was slashed by $60 a month for the very same cable package. I also got NFL Sunday Ticket thrown in for free. I'll save $720 a year, after just a ten minute phone call. Of course if I had been really smart I might have cancelled my Direct TV service altogether, but being a diehard … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Take Your Marriage Off Auto-Pilot and Avoid the Crash and Burn
There's nothing like the excitement of a new relationship. I recently went to a friend's birthday party and watched as she interacted with a gentleman I didn't know. However, their body language said it all. His eyes followed her around the room. Her smile brightened each time he was near her. She leaned in toward him when she spoke. There was a care and attentiveness to their … [Read more...]
Overworked and Underpaid? These 6 Techniques Just Might Help You Get the Raise You Deserve
A close friend of mine is the heart and soul of her medical office. Taking on more tasks than humanly possible, she is the “go to” person for everyone. And while she is constantly training people who go on to gain advancement and pay raises in other parts of the company, she continues to toil away, earning a salary that is not in line with her … [Read more...]
The Next Recession is Overdue. Here Are 4 Ways You Can Prepare for It
In the words of the popular Game of Thrones television series, “Winter is Coming.” But with the threat of a recession in the future, are you financially prepared? That’s one of the questions raised by a new GoBankingRates survey which found that not only are many of us still reeling from the last recession which occurred nearly a decade ago, but we're also ill-prepared for … [Read more...]