The Biden administration recently announced that it will not extend the federal student loan forbearance deadline, which is set to expire on January 31, 2022.
by Nailah HerbertDebt can crush not only your score, but also your spirit as you are on your personal finance journey. Understanding how to better handle that debt that is in collections will give you confidence to needed to battle debt as as whole.
by Nadia C. VanderhallUtility companies have created a budget billing program that helps budget your monthly utility bills. This budget billing program is a 12-month program that is an average amount that your utility company charges you based upon your energy usage.
by Sha'Kreshia TerrellAccording to data released by the Common App, undergraduate college applications are up 22%, compared to pre-pandemic rates. However, 60% of college applicants come from affluent communities, while only 5% are from low-income backgrounds.
by Viviana VazquezThe holiday season can be an exciting time for many. However, holiday shopping and its associated costs can be stressful. According to a LendingTree survey, almost 50% of American consumers are dreading the holidays, due to their expensive costs.
by Viviana VazquezThis time of year can tempt many people to go over budget and dip into credit card funds and financing options. According to Market Watch, around 44% of shoppers accumulated more than $1,000 worth of credit card debt during the 2017-2018 holiday season.
by Nailah HerbertThe FAFSA for the 2022-2023 school year is now available and should be completed as soon as possible to maximize your financial aid. Before completing the FAFSA, it is vital to meet these specific requirements.
by Viviana VazquezDifferent levels of investing are being unlocked as people scroll through social media. Retail Investing isn't the only way for investor to see wealth when it comes to the stock market - let's discuss the new normal for investors.
by Nadia C. VanderhallGroup economics is when groups of people have a common economic goal and work together to achieve it, and is one route that assists with the closing of the racial wealth gap, including the practice of supporting local businesses.
by Nailah HerbertMost people who run out of money each month automatically think their spending habits are the problem. But many people are spending as little as possible and still struggle to make ends meet.
by Matin VarshochiCollege is considered a valuable tool to those who want to secure a job with a great salary and benefits. However, the cost of college tuition increases about 8 percent every year, which means it doubles every nine years.
by Nailah HerbertOvertime Elite (OTE) is a newly funded league that provides high school players an alternative pathway towards achieving their NBA dreams.
by Matin VarshochiPresident Joe Biden recently announced that the government has canceled $11.5 billion in student loan debt. Currently, the outstanding student loan debt is $1.73 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve.
by Nailah HerbertStatistics show that 78% of retired National Football League (NFL) players go broke within two years of retiring, and 60% of former National Basketball Association (NBA) players go broke five years after retiring.
by Matin VarshochiOn the first episode of First-Gen Money Mondays, host Viviana Vazquez chatted with Gigi Gonzalez, founder of The First Gen Mentor. Gigi is a first-generation American, first-generation college graduate, and first-generation white-collar professional.
by Viviana Vazquez