Interviews & On-Air Financial Commentary
COVID-19 may be infecting your RETIREMENT!
Investment advisor, JB Bryan breaks down the impact of cut wages on the calculation of your social security.
The Fear of Missing Out
How to spot a Scam Or Pyramid Scheme? How to select a financial professional and product? Aired 7-30-2020
$14 Trillion in Reparations.
Investment Advisor, JB Bryan gives details on a Forbes interview “America’s first Black Billionaire pushes for $14 Trillion in Reparations for Slavery.” Plus, check out the AfroEconomics playlist on YouTube “Money in the Music”. Aired 06-04-2020
Why is the stockmarket falling?
Check out these powerful tips on surviving stock market changes and the importance of financial planning. Aired 02-27-2020
Tax Prep Tips and Handout
Download the handout: POWERFUL tax tips to help you MAXIMIZE the new tax laws, deductions, and tax brackets. https://www.afroeconomics.org/resources/Documents/TaxGuide2020.pdf
Expect the UNEXPECTED: Being Financially Prepared.
A recent Pew survey found that nearly half of the people surveyed – would have a hard time coming up with $400 to cover a sudden expense. That’s horrible news, because most unexpected events can lead to bills that amount to much more than $400. Check out this video for how you can prepare ahead for the UNEXPECTED. Aired 01-29-2020
Black History Month: How much did slavery cost you?
Why is the WEALTH gap so HUGE? Even as our income is growing our wealth is NOT. It turns out that government has played a central role. Throughout U.S. history, countless specific laws, policies, rules, and court decisions have made it more difficult for Black people to build wealth, and for many of our ancestors – the government transferred wealth that our ancestors did own – back to the system after slavery. Aired 02-05-2020
The Power of Financial Planning.
Using the AfroEconomics Financial Tracking System. Goals. Plan. Process. Procedures. Accountability. Research from Schwab shows that three in five Americans live paycheck to paycheck and that only one in four have a written financial plan, but those who do plan exhibit positive investing and saving behavior.
The research reveals that having a written financial plan can lead to better daily money behaviors. “Planners” are more likely to have a higher overall Modern Wealth Index score, be regular savers, and effectively manage their debt. Aired 01-22-2020
Thriving in Today’s Economy: An AfroEconomic Update
The stock market indices have been reaching new record highs, unemployment is at historic lows, along with low interest rates, and inflation is not a current threat. But how are you?How does all this great news impact your financial life? Enjoy these tips – including career choices to being debt free. Aired 01-15-2020