Money Matters Articles

College isn’t the solution for the racial wealth gap. It’s part of the problem.

Je’lon Alexander is a Morehouse Man who graduated in 2018. He has roughly $55,000 in debt, even after a $15,000 annual scholarship. His parents, who have advanced degrees and close to $400,000 of debt between them, deferred their loans and took jobs on opposite sides...

100 Must-Know Statistics About Race, Income, and Wealth

Income and wealth disparities along racial lines have repercussions for all aspects of life in the U.S.: education, health, homeownership, retirement, and life expectancy. Racial inequality in the United States has many dimensions, but one of the most impactful and...

What successful people have in common?

The below list was lifted from Quora and is authored by Adam Fayed Founder of Global Online Financial Advisory Firm.  I really like this list a lot.  I think just successful is enough though - not just ultra successful.  I am even sure what ultra successful means.  I...

The Really Surprising Thing People Get Wrong In Retirement

Saving money can be difficult. But spending it? That part was supposed to be easy for retirees who’ve spent decades building up their nest eggs for their golden years. Source: The Really Surprising Thing People Get Wrong In Retirement My Comments: Excellent piece on...