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November 18, 2025
Black-owned bank OneUnited has launched WiseOne, a new AI money coach designed to help users manage their finances
health insurance, insurance prices, will insurance prices rise?, the affordable care act theGrio.com
August 25, 2025
Health insurance will reportedly grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink.
Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry Kirk Franklin, Tyler Perry Den of Kings, Tyler Perry fired his aunt, Tyler perry financial boundaries theGrio.com
July 21, 2025
From having to fire family members to denying requests for $1 million, Tyler Perry reflects on setting financial boundaries with…
June 7, 2025
The Good Soil Forum, hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes, is a three-day event focused on equipping Black entrepreneurs with funding,
Financial tips, personal finance tips, tips for handling economic uncertainty, economic uncertainty 2025, financial planning theGrio.com
May 1, 2025
If you're worried about how economic uncertainty might affect you, here are some expert personal finance recommendations.
April Financial Literacy month, Financial Literacy, do finances impact your health?, FinLit Youth conference, Financial literacy for families theGrio.com
April 22, 2025
Financial literacy can impact health and family dynamics. FinLit, a free conference for teens and their parents, aims to change…
Financial wellness in 2025, personal finance, financial wellness, how to improve your finances, new years resolutions, 2025 finances, new year financial planning, theGrio.com
December 29, 2024
Assess how you currently deal with finances and improve your relationship with money in 2025.
holiday spending, holiday financial stress, financial stress, holiday overspending, holiday shopping, holiday budgets, theGrio.com
December 19, 2024
With credit card debt rising and prices for many items still high due to inflation, overspending during the holiday season can add to…
As Americans Save More, Piggy Banks Gain Popularity
December 13, 2024
It’s time to get a handle on our finances, and the new year is the perfect time to start. If
Overdraft fees, banking fees, Biden administration overdraft fees, White House overdraft fees, theGrio.com
December 13, 2024
The Biden administration has finalized a rule limiting banks' overdraft fees, which President Biden has called “exploitative.”
buy now pay later, retail payment plans, retail installment plans, What are buy now pay later plans, consumer spending, holiday shopping, Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm payment plan, online shopping, personal finance, theGrio.com
November 30, 2024
Consumer watchdog groups say ‘buy now, pay later’ plans may lead shoppers to overextend themselves.
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…
inflation effects, inflation impacts on consumers, How many people worry about paying bills?, cost of living concerns, how are people cutting back?, personal finance, concerns about paying bills, theGrio.com
July 25, 2024
In a new poll, 39% of Americans report constant worries about not being able to pay their bills.
Money can buy happiness, the wealth gap, happiness gap, Black generational wealth, Black American wealth, theGrio.com
July 22, 2024
As a new study confirms money correlates with happiness, the wealth gap continues to grow between Black and white Americans.
Medical debt, medical debt and credit score, Biden administration and medical debt, medical bills, medical bills and credit, health care, personal finance, credit score, debt, personal debt, theGrio.com
June 12, 2024
If enacted, credit protections would dramatically expand for tens of millions of Americans burdened by insurmountable medical debt.
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…
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.
March 23, 2024
Freelancers and gig worker who receive payments via apps like Venmo or Cash App will see new tax reporting requirements in the…