A study conducted by Oxfam observed the minimum wage workers earn across the country and found that nearly 1/3, or 32% of all workers are compensated at an hourly wage below $15. With the cost of living rising due to the economy's current conditions, now is a crucial time to try and increase your working wage to ensure your disposable income does not lower.

Recently, the Chief Executive Officer of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, received a class-action lawsuit regarding his role in promoting Dogecoin on social media. The main plaintiff, Keith Johnson filed the lawsuit, alleging that Musk manipulated the coin's value and designed a pyramid scheme for personal gain. Due to the serious allegations against Musk, he is being sued for $258 billion.

On June 18, 2022, Bitcoin’s price dropped under $20,000 for the first time since December 2020. Bitcoin showed a remarkable growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the lockdown era, with the price of the digital currency surging by 300%. However, as the famous saying goes, “The higher they rise, the harder they fall,” which is what Bitcoin is experiencing.

For many years, Black Americans have been at a disadvantage when it comes to homeownership and acquiring wealth.

In the first quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first began, household wealth declined. However, since then, it has continued to rise, until now. A new recent report released by the Federal Reserve looked at the wealth of households and highlighted key financial data regarding where money is rising and falling.

Homeownership is one of the most common forms of building wealth.

College is a time of greater freedom and personal growth. It’s also an ideal time to learn and put in place personal finance habits that can last a lifetime.

Currently, due to various domestic and international events going on right now, the United States (U.S.) economy is performing poorly. From high gas prices to even higher inflation rates, some people are speculating the worst.

One 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.

The Black homeownership gap has increased by more than 30% since the height of the pandemic. That is higher than it was 60 years ago when racial discrimination in housing was legal.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market has continued to rise in value, although the economy has been in a recession. With the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic, many began purchasing homes, ultimately raising the average house price.

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.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rental market experienced lower prices due to the economic downturn. However, since the pandemic’s worst days are over, monthly rents are back on the rise.

Making mistakes is inevitable when starting a new business and can be seen as a positive sign that learning is taking place. But you can cut down on avoidable mistakes by understanding and planning for the top five rookie mistakes that affect most new businesses.