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Back to school, Back to school shopping, school supplies, Back to school season, back-to-school saving, Save on back-to-school shopping, back to school savings, school shopping, Labor Day sales, back-to-school sales, theGrio.com
August 26, 2024
Back-to-school season is exciting — and expensive. Here are ways to save on getting your kids ready for the school year.
Spaving, What is spaving, two-for-one deals, buy-one-get-two, online freebies, overspending, personal finance, Is free shipping really free?, online add-ons, theGrio.com
August 12, 2024
A combination of “spending” and “saving,” we see opportunities to "spave" all the time. But it might be costing us…
When not to use your debit card, debit card, personal finance, avoid debit card scammers, keep debit cards safe, Jennifer Streaks, theGrio.com
May 7, 2024
You work hard for your money — so don’t let your debit card make it easy for scammers to steal…
Taxes, tax season, paying taxes, tax refunds, IRS, Roth IRAs, emergency fund, high-interest credit card debt, personal finance, tax advice, financial advice, theGrio.com
April 15, 2024
Found money may be the best money, but being strategic about how you spend your tax refund is even better.
Taxes, tax season, paying taxes, owing taxes, tax extensions, tax penalties, IRS, personal finance, tax advice, financial advice, theGrio.com
April 14, 2024
If you've been hit with an unexpected tax bill, you've got options that will save you anxiety and money in…
Tax Day, When is Tax Day, filing taxes, tax extensions, filing tax extensions, tax season, taxes, tax penalties, April 15, how to file a tax extension, personal finance, financial advice, theGrio.com
April 12, 2024
The deadline for filing taxes has consistently been April 15, but if life gets in the way, you don’t need…
Personal finance, budgeting, financial stability, finance, economic recession, financial advice, theGrio.com
March 27, 2024
With interest rates high and economic headwinds signaling uncertainty, financial stability should be your highest priority.
personal finance. financial planning, spring cleaning, organizing finances, spring cleaning finances, spring clean finances, organize finances, get out of debt, theGrio.com
March 26, 2024
While spring-cleaning your closet or car, taking time to also clean up your financial house can ensure yearlong stability.
Interest Rates, high interest rates, mortgage rates, saving money, when should I buy a house, when will interest rates go down, personal finance, financial advice, Jennifer Streaks, theGrio.com
March 21, 2024
With the Federal Reserve freezing interest rates at a 23-year high, what moves can maximize your money?
tax season, tax scams, tax fraud, IRS scams, tax returns, theGrio.com
March 20, 2024
With tax season in full swing, it's crucial to be aware of fraud and scams that can cost you more…
personal finance, good credit, credit scores, credit card bills, credit card payments, credit card fees, credit card fee cap, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, CFPB cap, CFPB, financial advice, Paying the credit card bill, theGrio.com
March 16, 2024
The CFPB's rule proposal aims to cap late fees on credit cards, giving consumers more opportunity to pay down debt.
personal finance, good credit, credit scores, credit card bills, credit card payments, credit card fees, credit card fee cap, financial advice, Paying the credit card bill, theGrio.com
March 14, 2024
Your credit score can determine your financial mobility; use these tips to learn how to improve and maintain yours.
How to stop overspending, What is overspending, overspending, How to get out of debt, What is the cause of overspending, theGrio.com
January 8, 2024
From tanking credit ratings to carrying unnecessary debt, overspending is more dangerous than you think.
Financial literacy, HBCUs, financial education, theGrio.comj
October 28, 2023
A new initiative strives to increase the financial literacy of minority and underserved communities — starting with college students.
Kids and money, How to teach kids about money, How to keep your kids out of debt, personal finance, budgeting, managing debt, teenagers and money, managing money, get good with money, theGrio.com
September 19, 2023
We've all dealt with debt — good and bad — but with early and easy interventions, kids can get good with money…
Summer travel, traveling while Black, travel, Labor Day, Labor Day travel, travel hacks, how to save money on travel, holiday travel, How to budget for travel, Global Entry, TSA Precheck, personal finance, theGrio.com
August 14, 2023
Financial expert Jennifer Streaks shares travel tips to save time and money during the busiest Labor Day weekend to date.
When not to use your debit card, debit card, personal finance, avoid debit card scammers, keep debit cards safe, Jennifer Streaks, theGrio.com
July 31, 2023
You work hard for your money — so don’t let your debit card make it easy for scammers to steal…
good debt, bad debt, credit card debt, loans, managing debt, theGrio.com
July 1, 2023
Not all debt is created equal; “bad debt” doesn’t provide any growth value, accumulates high interest — and can take…
June 5, 2023
In the wake of the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank, manywonder how many bank accounts do…
Summer travel, travel n a budget, travel deals, summer vacation, vaction deals, theGrio.com
May 21, 2023
Hoping to travel this summer on a budget? With a few helpful tips, price increases don't have to derail your…