Lack of financial knowledge has resulted in many young adults making bad decisions with their money. Most money problems can be solved by learning how money works and using it to help you succeed.

Culture Meets Money invited Chris Browning to share his advice about avoiding debt, tips about debt payoff, and other personal finance tips. Chris Browning is a financial analyst with an award-winning podcast, Popcorn Finance.

Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less can take advantage of the File Free program. Those with income over $73,000 can either file their own taxes for free or ask an income tax company to file it for them for a fee.

No matter the situation, it is good to have some money on hand. Sinking funds and an emergency fund are good strategies to make sure that happens. Find out the difference between the two.

Jala Eaton, Esq., Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), is the Founder and CEO of On My Own Financial, LLC and J. Eaton Law PC. Learn more about Jala Eaton, her company On My Own Financial, and her advice to other women entrepreneurs.

A basic budget provides you with a plan to implement, should a financial emergency strike and you must limit your spending only to your most basic needs.

Okeeba Jubalo is the Founder and CEO of Okeeba Jubalo Fine Art Gallery, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, and is known as the South’s premier African American fine art gallery. As a special guest on Culture Meets Money, Okeeba Jubalo discussed how people could invest and profit from fine art.

Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular over the years. It has experienced many technological advances and had many ups and downs. During its peak, many people were investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins. Although cryptocurrency had an initial purpose, the current market does not reflect its intentions, which is why some believe its real value was never $3 trillion.

Appreciating and depreciating assets both serve an important role in your financial portfolio. Knowing the difference between the two and how to use each one to its greatest effect can maximize their value as you build your wealth.

Financial statements are often thought of as something that only companies need worry about, but a personal financial statement can help you track your financial health and hone in on trouble spots and opportunities.