Darius Pettway is the Co-Founder of Pettway Estates and KidVestors. Darius is passionate about helping people learn about real estate and build wealth in the process. He is also determined to educate and empower the youth regarding financial literacy through his company, KidVestors.

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.

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.

Your credit score is used by lenders to determine your credit risk when it comes to borrowing money. The higher your credit score, generally speaking, the more you'll be able to borrow, and the lower your interest rate. That can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. So, if you're looking to purchase a home, read on to learn how to optimize your credit score.

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.

The Social Security Act, passed passed 86 years ago, is a key component of retirement income for nearly all individuals. Social security insurance also provides a safety net should a worker become disabled or a family lose their breadwinner.

Having a day job and becoming a real estate investor isn't an either-or proposition. Dive into this article to learn more on how they can both be done successfully.

A trust has many benefits over using a will when passing on generational wealth. If you’re building generational wealth, you need to talk to an estate attorney about how it can benefit you and your heirs.

We 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.

You'll often hear people throw around the term generational wealth in the financial space. More recently, it has become a trendy word amongst everyday people, in part credited to a time when the topic of investing and wealth has taken center stage.

Inflation has increased significantly since May 2021, due largely to supply chain disruptions from COVID19 and more recently, the impact of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine on the global economy. There are several steps you can take on the investment and loan fronts to insulate yourself from inflation shocks.