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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 the long term.
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 to panic.
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 than your tax return.
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 before it’s make-or-break.
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 your earnings and information.
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 years to pay off.
June 5, 2023
In the wake of the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank, manywonder how many bank accounts do they really need.
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 vacation plans.
Personal Finance, Spring cleaning, budget, budgeting, financial advice, theGrio.com
March 25, 2023
Spring offers an opportunity to refresh and organize, and your finances are no exception. Here’s how you can stage your own seasonal reset.
Tax season, tax season 2023, filing taxes, personal finances, tax returns, theGrio.com
February 18, 2023
Do taxes typically trip you up? Here’s what to expect this tax season, and what to keep in mind as you prepare to file.
Layoffs, Personal Finance, Unemployment, Laid off, theGrio.com
February 4, 2023
If you’re one of the thousands who have recently been laid off, you’re not powerless. Here are steps you can take if you lose your job.