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.
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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.
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Boosting financial wellness starts with financial literacy
Black folks have some catching up to do when it comes to financial literacy, as they score lower than other races and ethnicities on the P-Fin Index, according to a 2023 report.
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When’s the best time to teach children about money? Now!
Financial education is crucial for children to build a strong foundation for future financial well-being, and parents can start teaching them about money at an early age, using everyday moments and activities to introduce financial concepts.
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The new year is the right time to start saving
To effectively manage money and build financial literacy, it is important to set savings goals, create a budget, manage subscriptions, be mindful of spending habits, automate savings, and educate oneself on strategies and tools.
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Top apps for holistic financial and mental wellness
Apps such as One Eleven, Finasana, and Cleo are helping individuals achieve financial wellness and mental health by providing personal wealth coaches.
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Empower your home buying or selling journey with this key terms glossary
Here is a comprehensive glossary of essential real estate terms.
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AARP hosts free online financial discussion on Sept. 20
On Sept. 20, people from the community are invited to join a “Decades Discussion: Your Financial Future.”