Kevin L. Matthews II is the best-selling author of From Burning to Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After a Century of Silence. He is a former financial advisor who was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors by Investopedia in 2017.
by Matin VarshochiMarques Murrey is the Co-Founder of Black, Married & Debt Free, which he operates alongside his wife, Shyra Murrey. Marques is a real estate investor and financial coach who shares his best money advice on his website, YouTube channel, and podcast.
by Matin VarshochiOn June 10, 2022, Tesla announced their board of directors had accepted a proposal for a three-to-one stock split. If the majority of the shareholders vote in favor of the stock split, it will then be initiated and executed.
by Matin VarshochiUnfortunately, many people aren’t aware if they are financially unstable. However, your financial knowledge can pay the most significant dividends. Keep reading to find out the five tell-tale signs that you are facing financial instability.
by Shaun MorganOne of the biggest purchases a person can make is buying a home. Buying a new home is typically an excellent long-term investment; once the mortgage is paid off, you are left with a high-value asset under your name.
by Matin VarshochiBuying a home is a big deal, so it is important to be financially prepared in advance. Here are nine steps to take to prepare yourself to become a homeowner.
by Shaun MorganOn Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank announced they will be raising interest rates by a half-point. The rising rates have been at their highest point in more than 20 years, and the increased rates have caused the stock market to go into a frenzy, with the S&P 500 dropping by 3.5% the following day.
by Matin Varshochifter a couple of weeks of going back and forth, Twitter's board of directors has decided to accept Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter. So on April 25, 2022, Musk's offer to acquire Twitter for $54.20 a share, or roughly $44 billion, was accepted.
by Sheena AllenIn an attempt to own the social media company, Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter is around 43 billion dollars. However, the Twitter board has unanimously agreed to adopt a measure called poison pill.
by Sheena AllenTo be financially savvy, you have to be in control of your money. You have to continually prioritize your finances and educate yourself on growing wealth.
by Sha'Kreshia TerrellElon Musk, founder and CEO of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, became the largest shareholder in the social media company Twitter. Musk, worth an estimated $282 billion, purchased 73 million shares to give him a 9.2% stake in the company.
by Sheena AllenInflation has increased significantly since May 2021, due largely to supply chain disruptions from COVID19 and Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. The investments that perform well under inflation and retain all or most of their value can bring in more cash
by Pam HillOn March 9, 2022, Amazon approved a 20-for-1 stock split. The split means that each shareholder, by the end of May 27, 2022, will receive 19 additional shares when the transaction occurs.
by Sheena AllenWe have built a world that operates almost entirely on the accumulation and proper use of money. And yet, the basic skills of how money works are a mystery to most.
by Shaun MorganAs electric vehicles have been proven to possess many benefits, such as a lower average cost, it is essential to analyze the costs associated with both types of cars, to determine which one is ultimately better.
by Sheena Allen