Financial education matters. It helps people understand basic concepts, ask better questions, and compareoptions with more confidence. But education alone does not solve the problem for many people. When someone
Every 10 years the government is required by the constitution to conduct a census which counts the population. The data collected helps inform federal funding towards daily services, products
You can think of your financial journey to retirement as a road trip. If you start in New York and plan to retire in California, you have two choices:
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), surveyed families are expecting to spend more money on back to school items this year - particularly technology - to make
We need more Black people in Financial Services. Banks literally hold the wealth of the country and to not accurately represent the true demographics of the economy does a
It may seem crazy to start thinking about planning for the holiday season, but holiday planning is starting even earlier than ever this year! This is partially due to
Eating is something we all do on a regular basis. In fact, the Department of Labor Statistics ranks food costs as the third largest expense category just behind
Have you ever struggled with money? According to a Forbes article written in 2019, CareerBuilder found that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. There can be a lot
Our Trainers coach their clients to understand their goals and how to align these goals with spending. In addition to personal goals, like saving for a house, paying down
We have partnered with Ardley to bring you the latest information regarding the current housing market. Check out this post to explore these three myths about the current market
At The Financial Gym Advisors, we’re often telling our clients to “Know Your Worth”-and yes, even in a pandemic you should know and advocate for what you are worth!
One of the most common concerns of clients at the Financial Gym Advisors is maintaining a healthy credit score. Healthy credit scores can get you a lower interest rate
Black-owned banks used to be and continue to be a safe place for Black Americans to bank without any discrimination. These banks often help stimulate the economy in under-served
The Federal Student Loan system has seen some major changes over the last few months, with the announcement of the COVID relief program, which brought interest rates to 0%
As Financial Trainers, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing the amazing generosity of our clients throughout the pandemic. An increasingly common question is how to donate and support charities
Ever since the abolition of slavery in 1865, there has been a prevalent racial wealth gap in America. The abolition of slavery was supposed to begin an era of
Your goal is to achieve a job and to be prepared for the expectations that it may come with. All this goes to say, don’t give up! Follow through
It’s no question that the U.S. faces a huge racial wealth gap. The average white family has 10x more wealth than the average Black family. Bringing financial
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