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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.
Black home ownership
February 23, 2024
Single Black women outpace Black males in terms of home ownership, but there are three hurdles they must overcome along…
What percent of Black Americans under the age of 40 invest in the stock market?, How many black people own stocks?, What percentage of Black people invest in stocks?, personal finance Black families, personal finance tips, How to buy stocks for beginners?, buying stocks for beginners, investment influencers, social media personal finance, Social media stock buying tips theGrio.com
January 25, 2024
With the help of social media, mobile apps and open discussions about finance, the stock market has diversified.
New York medical debt laws
January 22, 2024
New York City officials have teamed up with a local nonprofit to wipe out $2 billion in medical debt for…
6-1 grocery method, How can I buy groceries more efficiently?, Tiktok 6-1 method, How can I reduce my food bill?, Ways to reduce grocery bill, What is the smartest way to grocery shop? theGrio.com
January 17, 2024
Chef Will Coleman’s “6-1” shopping method has gone viral on TikTok and could be the secret to saving money on…
Goldman Sachs diversity initiatives
January 12, 2024
Goldman Sachs has now nixed a 2018 diversity initiative after reportedly reaching its goal to invest $1 billion into Black…
How to stop overspending, What is overspending, overspending, How to get out of debt, What is the cause of overspending, theGrio.com, frugal people
January 8, 2024
From tanking credit ratings to carrying unnecessary debt, overspending is more dangerous than you think.
Navy Federal mortgage rates
December 15, 2023
Navy Federal Credit Union has the greatest discrepancy in mortgage approval rates between white and Black borrowers of any major…
how to build generational wealth, finance tips for Black families, How can I make my finance stronger?, What can I do to improve my finances?, How do you build financial strength? theGrio.com
December 1, 2023
Chase financial expert Diedra Porchè shares three simple steps individuals can take to improve their financial health and legacy.
Magic Johnson health and wellness
October 30, 2023
Magic Johnson, who retired from the NBA after receiving an HIV diagnosis in 1991, has cemented his place as a…
Morehouse College student loan debt theGrio.com
October 23, 2023
Nearly 3,000 students attending Atlanta's Morehouse College will no longer be burdened by institution-owed student loan debt.
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…
girl math TikTok, personal finance, Gen Z spending habits, financial literacy, what is girl math? theGrio.com
August 25, 2023
Women in their early to mid-20s are using TikTok to share how they rationalize spending and are unveiling Gen Z’s…
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.
Back-to-school shopping, How to save on back-to-school shopping, how much should I spend on back-to-school shopping, back-to-school shopping deals, back-to-school shopping tips, Black parents, Black students, Black families, theGrio.com
August 3, 2023
With inflation still driving up the price of school supplies, we’ve gathered eight pieces of advice on how to save…
2023 tax-free weekend, when is tax-free weekend, tax-free weekend back to school, back to school shopping, 2023 sales tax holiday, when is my states tax free weekend? theGrio.com
August 3, 2023
Shop smart this back-to-school season with the help of tax-free holidays. Here's everything you need to know for each state.
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…
Tipping, When to tip, When you don't have to tip, is tipping required, Black people and tipping, the service industry, theGrio.com
July 6, 2023
With inflation and “tipflation” on the rise, experts weigh in on when tipping isn’t customary and how much.
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…