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COVID-19 Business Assistance Updates
As provided to the Office of Economic and Small Business Development by the Office of Emergency Management, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO): […]
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Fair credit denials limit wealth-building for Black consumers and businesses
Fair credit denials limit wealth-building for Black consumers and businesses […]
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Opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses Are Thriving
Black History Month is celebrated every February, a federally recognized, nation-wide celebration that calls on all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African Americans have played in shaping U.S. history. I am honored to highlight the significant role that African Americans have made in shaping our economy through entrepreneurship and community investment. […]
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Meet the Sibling Authors who help kids manage money and invest in Real Estate
Siblings Andrea Stephenson and Linsey Mills have over 40 years of combined experience in teaching youth financial literacy and have made it their mission to expose children to these topics in a fun way. They are the authors of a new book entitled Teach Your Child About Money Through Play with over 110 games/activities, tips, and resources. The book is available on Amazon. […]
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The benefits of having strong credit
You can manage your credit to help you with future purchases — such as a home or vehicle — in a number of ways. Ultimately, strong credit can help you reach your goals by qualifying you for loans, contracts, discounts, and access to even more credit options. […]
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No credit history? Here’s how to build one
“Saying ‘I want to improve my credit’ isn’t a strong enough goal to keep you on track to the credit you deserve.” Create a plan for how you will use it and factor in a monthly spending plan based on your income to figure out how much money you’ll actually be able to put towards building good credit. […]
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How to Start Investing for the Long-Term
Ask yourself why you want to invest: Is it to prepare for retirement, buy a home, or start a new business? How much money will you need for your goals? Then, organize your investment priorities by the amount of time needed to achieve them. Writing them down can help you think clearly about which goals you have, and which you need to start with. […]
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Modifying your savings strategy as your life evolves
According to a study by Magnify Money, nearly one-third of households have $1,000 or less in savings. Setting yourself up for the future begins with asking yourself what you should be saving for outside of monthly payments, and how much you can reasonably save with each paycheck. […]
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Growing Business in Our Communities
South Florida is more than just beautiful weather though, and here in Fort Lauderdale, we can also boast about having a welcoming business climate. The city has evolved beyond its Spring-break haven days and is now more known for attracting company headquarters and entrepreneurs, than for entertaining partying spring-breakers. […]
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How you feel about money impacts your spending
How you feel about money impacts your spending […]