Al Riddick says you should run your household like a Fortune 500 company: know what comes in, what goes out and what to do when expenses rise faster than income. His own spending on gas, groceries and utilities rose $1,453 in nine months.
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Posted inFinance
Saving for college without sacrificing your financial future
Paying for college is a major goal, but it shouldn’t cost you your nest egg. Financial expert Al Riddick breaks down how parents can build smart college funds while keeping their own retirement fully secure.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: The hidden cost of convenience
A $4 fee on a $60 ATM withdrawal is 6.67% just to touch your own money. Al Riddick on the small convenience charges quietly working against your wealth.
Posted inYouth Financial Education
What banking actually means for young people
MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series breaks down banking basics for young Black Minnesotans.
Posted inEducation
Federal student loan changes are coming: What you need to know
A new federal law is reshaping student loan repayment, cutting options for future borrowers and ending economic hardship deferment in 2027. Contributing writer Alfred D. Riddick, Jr. breaks down what Black families need to know now.