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.
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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.
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What banking actually means for young people
MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series breaks down banking basics for young Black Minnesotans.
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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.