Holiday Debt

36% of Americans Took On Holiday Debt, Averaging $1,249 The holiday season can be a busy time for consumers, from making travel plans to purchasing gifts for loved ones. For some Americans, this can mean spending outside their budget by adding debt to their credit card, using buy now, pay later financing or taking out […]

ONE UNITED

OneUnited Bank, Largest Black Owned Bank And Visa Launch OneTransaction Campaign Focusing on Closing the Racial Wealth Gap OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country and Visa are proud to announce for Black History Month the OneTransaction Campaign to close the racial wealth gap. The Campaign includes a […]

CREDIT CHECK-UP

Here’s When You Should Check Your FICO® Scores Based on What You’re Applying For Certain credit-based applications need more preparation than others. Knowing how soon to check your FICO® Scores in advance of an application puts you in the best position to get approved. Not only that, you can better estimate the terms you’ll get […]

EMERGENCY SAVINGS

Preparing for a Financial Emergency 5 tips for building (or rebuilding) your emergency savings (Family Features) The new year provides an opportunity to re-evaluate different aspects of your life, and that includes your budget and savings habits. Planning for emergencies by building – or rebuilding if the COVID-19 pandemic required making a withdrawal – a […]

PROTECT YOUR FINANCES FROM COVID-19

How to protect your finances through COVID-19 OnPoint Community Credit Union shares its expert tips for managing finances during the COVID-19 crisis Communities across the country are feeling the impact of temporary closures of businesses, schools and public facilities. During uncertain times, many feel anxious about how they will cope with unanticipated changes or hardships. […]

Serena Shines a Spotlight

The Allstate Foundation and Serena Williams Shine a Spotlight on a Dangerous and Often Overlooked Form of Domestic Violence Provocative campaign aims to raise awareness of financial abuse and promote a national dialogue around a ‘taboo’ topic The signs of financial abuse are often invisible, from extreme restrictions on spending to blocked access to bank […]

Dads + Finance

LendingTree Study Reveals Dads Are the No. 1 Source of Financial Advice Ahead of Father’s Day, LendingTree surveyed Americans to find out how dads impact their children’s money habits LendingTree®, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, released its study on dads’ roles as financial models. The survey found that 43 percent of respondents go to their dad […]

JOBS IN CANNABIS

FinancialBuzz.com: Cannabis Market Creating Jobs The fast-growing #cannabis market is expected to create more #jobs in the United States. According to the 2017 Legal Marijuana Outlook, published by New Frontier Data, the cannabis #industry is expected to create 283,422 jobs by 2020, with an implied growth rate of more than 17 percent compounded over the […]

Summer Survival Guide

Whether you’ve got several weeks, or just several days left, make the  most of your summer with these essential tips!   Read it online, or download and take it on the go. Either way, you’ll be ready to Survive Summer Wiles Style!   

Wealth Management

Massey Quick Launches Women’s Network to Cultivate Meaningful Financial Conversations Among Women Massey Quick Launches Women’s Network to Cultivate Meaningful Financial Conversations Among WomenMassey Quick, a wealth management and investment consulting firm based in Morristown, N.J., announces the launch of the Massey Quick Women’s Network to facilitate discussions with women on topics such as their […]