The truth about target date funds and other funds in your portfolio. When most people hear the word “fund,” they have no idea what it means. Is it safe? Is it risky? A fund is nothing more than an empty brown paper bag. What matters most is what’s inside. On this week’s show we will teach you how to

We define financial self-esteem as the intersection between financial literacy and self-image. This concept impacts how you spend money and work towards your financial goals. On today’s show, we are breaking down this important construct and giving tips on how to improve your financial confidence.

We all loved watching the games. But what can we learn from the biggest competitive sporting event in the world? On today’s show, we will discuss the history of the Olympic Games, and break down some lessons in life, and money, that might get you your own gold medal one day.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is in the hot seat. The labor market is slowing down, the stock market is stumbling and interest rates are uncomfortably high. On this week’s show, we will break down why the Fed hasn’t cut interest rates just yet and preview why lower rates may be around the c

With Americans changing jobs frequently, a staggering $1 trillion in 401(k) funds is rolled over each year. This week, we'll delve into strategies for managing your old 401(k) after job changes and what to do if you inherit a retirement account. We'll also discuss the crucial role of a fiduciary fin

We all know what the polls and the pundits are saying about the election. But what does Wall Street think? This week, we break down a growing but obscure corner of the financial market – the prediction market. We discuss what the prediction markets are forecasting (newsflash its different than the p

This week, Microsoft and CrowdStrike caused the world to temporarily grind to a halt. Flights were grounded, hospitals struggled, and emergency services faced disruptions - all because of a tech glitch. Now, closer to home, what if your bank suddenly went silent? This week's episode dives deep into

Most people have a “bucket list” - a list of things they want to do before they die. When’s the last time you thought about yours? Are there any financial goals on the list? On this week’s show, we discuss the bucket list concept and the importance of not waiting too late to start living your best l

Check your social media and you will find endless stories about everything BUT the Supreme Court’s decision to grant full immunity for criminal acts committed by past and future presidents. This week, we are discussing politics, the economy and how we are defining what Black jobs ACTUALLY are. 

With electric vehicles gaining popularity, have you ever run the math to see if they are really worth it? Have you considered adding solar panels or buying your home electricity from a third party? Today, we are answering all of these questions and more! We also describe a contract parents can sign

It’s election season. We have two elderly men running neck and neck in the presidential race and one candidate is gaining ground with Black men. Today we will discuss the impact of politics on your bottom line, and Biden’s report card for Black America. But most importantly you will learn why Andrea

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is under attack in America. This month, the Supreme Court stopped the Fearless Fund from making grants to black-women entrepreneurs. Colleges are moving away from race based admissions and several states are banning DEI initiatives. While you may not have control of a

Last week’s episode discussed the costs associated with a major illness like cancer and how your medical insurance works. This week, we are talking about disability insurance, long-term care and somehow Allan’s dog (who has an interesting palette). Second episode of a very special series

We recently heard several stories of people whose financial situations got turned upside down due to illness. Often you hear of these situations where people have no insurance. What was unique about these stories - they all had jobs with employer provided health insurance. And yet they all wound up

Three quarters of Americans are stressed about their personal finances. Many of us should be. But there are also many people with significant financial resources who are stressing themselves out for no reason. On this week’s show, we will walk through the steps of easing your financial stress so tha

Studies show that people with low levels of financial literacy are 5x more likely to have insufficient emergency savings, 6x more likely to live check-to-check and 3x more likely to lack confidence in their retirement income prospects. On this show, we will quiz you on the “P-Fin” test to ensure you

Last week we discussed “the tuition treadmill” which is the idea of running on an endless treadmill of paying tuition for multiple kids. We are finishing that conversation today, but we are also going to talk about two other treadmills: the work treadmill as well as the health treadmill. This show t

There are more than 1 million families with multiple kids in college at the same time. For many of us, paying tuition feels like a treadmill that will never end. In this week’s show, we give you strategies for managing college costs, and we also break down how the new and improved FAFSA works. Spoil

As financial advisors, we get a lot of questions… Is the economy heading towards a recession? When will the Fed cut interest rates? What’s happening in the stock market?  On this episode, we will answer those questions. But more importantly, we will give YOU a list of questions that you must answer

After a long break, we are back! There has been lots of talk this week about the pay disparity between WNBA players and NBA players. Despite dazzling the country in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, Caitlin Clark will earn less than $80,000 per year, while NBA players will earn more than 200

Most people are getting excited about "March Madness" but what we're seeing and hearing about even more is mortgage madness. Reports shows that a lot people are out here refinancing mortgages right now even though they're going to end up with a considerably higher interest rate. On this episode, we

Have you heard the story about the Uber driver who won the lottery and was still driving Uber? Well, we have and we know it firsthand. On this episode we talk about what happens when you actually hit the lottery, the Powerball, the MegaMillion? How much money do you get, when do you get it, who shou

In the past 30 days, Allan and Tiffany have bought 2 cars: one for their business and one for Allan’s family. In times past, Allan was adamant about the "proper" way to buy a vehicle, even though his thoughts were very different from Tiffany's. It turns out, after these two new car purchases, Allan

What happens when one friends starts making considerably more--or less--than the rest of the friend ground? Do you feel like you have to change your friends as your financial situation changes? Did you get married, get a promotion, get laid off, have a baby, or some other financial milestone, and no