Category: Video

  • Protect Your Dreams: Financial Life Guards

    Investment Advisor JB Bryan shares more than 10 key suggestions on Financial Life Guards. Daily changes help build generational wealth. Aired: 02-20-2020

  • 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

  • Financial Freedom: Living YOUR Best LIFE!

    Investment Advisor, JB Bryan shares tips on Financial Freedom and DREAMING. Living Your Best Life is about a lot MORE than money! Aired 12-04-2020

  • 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

  • The AfroEconomics Fest : Your Invitation

    AfroEconomics serves our entire community. The Fest is designed to EMPOWER the Family that wants to live well and leave a footprint/Legacy. Aired 01-09-2020

  • Debt Freedom: 10 Signs your debt is out of control.

    We are so used to using debt for every purchase that it’s almost unheard of to remain debt-free. And if you avoid debt, you may even be seen as crazy. BUT DEBT FREEDOM should be a goal for us all. No matter whether you qualify to borrow more money or not, there’s a point where you borrow so much you put yourself at risk for financial stress. Aired 01-01-20

  • The SECURE ACT 2019: How will it impact your retirement? Your Legacy?

    The “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” Act of 2019, better known as the SECURE Act, was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2019 by President Donald Trump.
    The SECURE Act includes significant provisions aimed at increasing access to tax-advantaged accounts and preventing older Americans from outliving their assets.
    How does it increase access to retirement accounts?
    How will it help prevent older Americans from outliving there assets?
    Investment Advisor, JB Bryan answers both questions and more! Aired 12-23-19