The first installment of MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, breaks down the difference between gross pay and net pay and why budgeting on the wrong number is one of the most common financial mistakes young earners make.
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Refinancing readiness and navigating the process in today’s market
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. Refinancing your mortgage can help lower your monthly payments, secure a better interest rate or access your home equity. Here is what you need to know before deciding if it is right for you.
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Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Building Black Economic Power One Dollar at a Time
On this episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real, MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard sits down with leaders from the Association for Black Economic Power to discuss financial literacy, economic ownership and building generational wealth in Black Twin Cities communities.
Posted inYouth Financial Education
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder launches Youth Financial Education Series
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Multimedia Group is launching a new eight-part Youth Financial Education Series in May 2026, supported by JPMorgan Chase, covering real-world financial milestones for young people ages 18 to 25.
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They can own the store, not just shop in it
Let Them Rise columnist Richard Terell argues that teaching entrepreneurship to Black boys is not just about business but about building a mindset of ownership, leadership and community impact.
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Turning setbacks into comebacks through credit repair
AIM Credit Repair LLC helps individuals rebuild credit while supporting financial literacy and second chances.
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Dispute Credit Report Errors: Simple Steps to Fix Finances
Credit report errors can affect loans, housing and employment opportunities. Checking your report regularly can help protect your financial future.
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Beliefs About Money: Why Your Mindset Matters
Money mindset shapes how individuals approach saving, investing, risk, and long-term financial planning.
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How to Get Out of Debt and Break the Debt Cycle
Systemic barriers and high-interest debt make financial stability challenging, but practical strategies can help Black families reduce debt and rebuild credit.
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How Credit Can Become a Tool for Building Real Wealth
Credit scores explained in a clear guide covering credit reports, consumer rights, and how to leverage credit to build wealth.
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The Power of Financial Knowledge: Money Talk in Black Families
If you’re like many Americans and think that talking about money is more taboo than politics or religion, then you likely have generational trauma surrounding open discussions about finances and wealth. The layers of shame and discomfort compound as we grow older. Add systemic injustices that aim to keep minority communities removed from power, and […]
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Estate Planning Basics: Protecting Your Legacy
Estate planning enables members of the Black community who have experienced systemic barriers to generational wealth to protect their legacy and help secure their family’s future. JPMorgan Chase’s seasoned team of wealth managers helps clients understand estate planning basics. They also help clients manage their financial assets to maximize returns, pass them on to future […]
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How to Build Generational Wealth via Real Estate Investing
Historically, systemic barriers like a lack of equal access to credit for homebuying and a lack of access to home ownership have made it difficult for Black families trying to overcome the racial wealth gap and build generational wealth. JPMorgan Wealth Management provides resources to help Black, Hispanic, Latino, and everyone to “learn about investing […]
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Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap in America
The racial wealth gap United States reaches beyond income to assets and debt. This guide explains the drivers and offers strategies for building and protecting Black wealth.
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Investing Basics: Stocks, Bonds, and Building Wealth
Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Learn how to get started with stocks, bonds, ETFs, and more — even with just a few dollars a month.
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Top 100 elite youth camp wants only the best of the best
The NBPA Top 100 elite youth camp returns June 9-13, bringing top high school players together for skill development, leadership training, and life lessons.
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Lost federal funds inspires YWCA Punch-a-Thon
YWCA St. Paul will host its first-ever Punch-a-Thon June 5-6 — a 24-hour community fundraiser to support housing, wellness, and economic advancement programs.
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April is National Financial Literacy Month: Free workshops offered in the Twin Cities
Financial Executives International (FEI) Twin Cities is hosting a series of free financial literacy workshops throughout April to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to make smart financial decisions.
Posted inNational
Flau’jae Johnson on a Mission: LSU Star Teams Up with Experian to Relieve Debt for Louisianans
Flau’jae Johnson, a standout junior guard for LSU’s women’s basketball team, is partnering with Experian to relieve $5 million in consumer debt for 5,000 African American families in Louisiana, using her financial literacy to help those struggling with debt.
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Hope Credit Union ‘bullish on young Black people’
Hope Credit Union, the nation’s largest Black and woman-owned financial institution, has partnered with the HBCU Athletic Conference to sponsor their basketball tournament and promote financial literacy among Black students.