Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend a special screening of “Andrew Young Presents: The Color of Money”, a documentary presented by The Andrew Young Foundation, Operation Hope and the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The documentary focuses on the history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his role in launching the Poor People’s Campaign – a push for economic justice in the late 1960’s, in order to alleviate poverty for all people, regardless of race.  The film follows the continuation of King’s work infused within the initiatives and partnerships ..read more

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We want to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our photo contest and helped make it a success!  And a special congratulations to Miss Malia, the winner of a share of Coca-Cola stock in our ‘Back-to-School Future Millionaire’ photo contest!. Her photo entry received the highest marks from our panel and has been crowned the winner! Our panel of judges, which included members of The Master Playbook’s marketing and development teams, chose the winning entry based on how well it exemplified the entry requirements: Originality / Creativity 30 ..read more

The holiday season often inspires us all to be a little more generous with our time and our treasures.  If your generosity resulted in some credit card debt that you have now carried into the New Year, you are not alone.  It’s not a crime to focus on the joy of giving, but we must also create a game plan to ensure our gifts do not become financially overbearing in the months to come.  Here are some Dos and Donts to take control of your finances and to successfully rebound from holiday debt: DO 1. Make a list of the credit cards plus the current balance and interest rate used du ..read more

Over 800,000 individuals are missing their regular paychecks as a result of the most recent government shutdown.  If you are impacted or know someone who is, please read or watch my video as I offer four steps every impacted employee can follow to survive a financial interruption. 40% of Americans can’t cover a $400 emergency expense The truth is, the vast majority of Americans simply can’t survive financially over an extended period of time without receiving their regular paychecks. A recent study showed 4 out of 10 adults couldn’t cover an unexpected $400 expense withou ..read more

Are you looking for ways to simplify and declutter your finances?  If so, you’ve landed in the right place! Tune in as I share five tips to help you save time & ultimately relieve yourself of financial stress and frustration.  http://https://youtu.be/jNjmqxkxd1A Yes, I too have been sucked into the Marie Kondo craze of decluttering and ridding myself of material possessions that no longer “spark joy”.  I consider Ms. Kondo’s expertise in “tidying up” to be an excellent parallel to my expertise in decluttering and simplifying your finances. Similar to the benefits of clearin ..read more

In honor of Black History Month,  I’ve compiled a list of Personal Finance books by Black authors.  These books are timely and cover relevant topics including, but not limited to, budgeting, starting money conversations, investing in the stock market, as well as culture-specific perspectives on how to address wealth disparity.   This list highlights 40 published resources for children, teens, and adults of all ages who are interested in mastering their money, achieving financial goals and closing the financial literacy gap for the next generation.   ..read more

Are you expecting a raise or a bonus from work?  How do you plan to spend this new inflow of cash? Before the money hits your bank account, it’s best to have a plan of action.  Instead of increasing your take-home pay by $100, for example, consider these options to make your money go further: 1. Fuel Your Savings Stocking that extra money in an interest-earning savings account for the rest of the year could really get you out of a bind in times of an unexpected expense or emergency. GoBankingRate reports 57% of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings account. If this is you ..read more

In between enjoying refreshing dips in the pool, reconnecting with family, and enrolling your budding millionaire in coding, football and money camps, here’s a quick list of age-appropriate reads to keep your mini-me money-smart and equipped to master their money.   From establishing early money management skills to saving and investing like a pro, this list includes a wealth of knowledge to empower your child to best handle their finances as they mature and grow. Organized by age group, take your pick and fill your child’s summer break with books they can read independently or ..read more

It’s time to celebrate our graduates!  After years of preparation, studying and achievement, let’s make sure your grad is prepared to take their financial future to the next level.  With virtual graduations and celebrations happening across the country this month, most people will default to the gift of cash via Cashapp, Venmo, or Zelle.  Not too shabby, but you can do better!  I’ve created a list of unique gifts that will have a greater impact on the lives of these future leaders and will likely stretch a lot further than cash.  Check out a f ..read more