Buying 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.

Culture Meets Money guest Ash Cash Exantus brings inclusive representation to Black communities through financial literacy and hip-hop music.

Saving for retirement is essential for living a comfortable life after working for many years. Depending on the line of work, different types of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are available to help a person maximize their retirement savings.

You applied for a bank account, but your application gets denied. A few weeks later, you receive a packet in the mail that includes your ChexSystem FACTA report explaining the reason for the rejection.

Sixty ($60) billion has been set aside for Community Banks and Smaller Credit Unions with the goal of funneling more money to small, rural, and minority-owned businesses.

Secured loans allow you to use a deposit in exchange for the bank extending you credit. The bank is able to use the deposit if you stop making payments towards the loan.