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Media Says Black People are Poor… Again
Alainta Alcin, Lovely Merdelus and Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez are three first-generation Haitian Americans discussing the Racial Wealth Gap and why it keeps popping up every year. On this episode of the Financial Griot, we dish out our thoughts on the latest stats that paints Black people as poor and impoverished. The goal with this conversation is to give you actionable ideas that changes the narrative and helps move the conversation forward. The Financial Griot is all about engaging the narrative to lead us to a brighter future. Thanks for joining us as we normalize money conversation, dispel myths and provide solutions on building wealth while sharing stories. Turns out financial conversations…
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The Value of Our Priorities: Renting vs Ownership
Renting vs Ownership as the new American Dream. It all comes down to valuing your own priorities. Home Ownership is still a wealth builder.
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You Really Shouldn’t Save For Your Kid’s College
The best way to save for your kid's future is by investing in yourself. A broke parent in retirement is a bigger liability to your family
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Making the Most of Our Financial Priorities
A TNFG Weekly dose of nutritional content worth indulging. Bouncing back from Olympic Level mistakes is possible. You have to be willing to live, earn and overcome.
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Pay Me What I’m Worth: a Black Man’s Journey to $100,000+
A reflection of one Black man’s journey from dropping out of Grad School, being broke, terrified and finally taking personal accountability. Written by Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez, CFE and Edited by Ecclesiaste Guerrier, SHRM-CP, DEI Paychecks and Balanced Efforts At some point, any Job will do! I’d like to start by saying, “Personal Accountability is not a bad word.” Growing up watching fictional characters, it was easier for me to attribute success with effort. The Bad guys created obstacles and the Good guys learned something along the way and defeated the obstacles. Over time, like many other Black boys transitioning to Manhood, I forgot about these stories. Better yet, I never knew…
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TNFG Weekly Chapter 23: Financial Discernment
Learning and understanding the value of financial discernment.
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How to Succeed at Love and Marriage: Issa Partnership Vibe
A TNFG Weekly dose - Thinking of how Love can lead to the Above Average American household. The goal is Peace and Mental Happiness.
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How to Pay Off Three Mortgages Before Retirement
Details on how this couple plans to pay off three mortgages by retirement, while others are paying 40-years of home loans.
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Figuring Out your Net Worth from the Average
Net worth is the language of wealth builders. Here's how you figure our your net worth and how to improve it over time.
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TNFG Weekly Chapter 21: Olympic Level Mistakes & Accountability
A TNFG Weekly dose of nutritional content worth indulging. Bouncing back from Olympic Level mistakes is possible. You have to be willing to live, earn and overcome.
