News to Know — financial education

  Financial freedom is a term that is often thrown around, but many people do not fully understand what it means. Financial freedom is the ability to live the life you want without worrying about money. It means having enough money to cover your expenses and save for the future. Achieving financial freedom may seem daunting, but it is more accessible than you think.  Budgeting A budget is a plan for how you will spend your money each month. It allows you to see where your money is going and make adjustments as needed. To create a budget, start by...

Introduction Personal finance is a crucial aspect of everyone's life, but it is particularly important for minorities. Minorities by race, gender, or class have historically faced economic challenges due to factors such as discrimination, lack of access to education, and other systemic issues. These challenges make it even more important for minorities to focus on personal finances and take steps to secure a strong financial future.  The Wealth Gap One of the main reasons why minorities need empowerment in personal finance is the wealth gap. Minorities, particularly Black and Latinx individuals, have significantly less wealth than their white counterparts. This...

When Ray'Chel launched Raise the Bar Investments, LLC last year, she simply wanted to create financial literacy education that was minority-friendly, easy-to-understand & easy-to-apply.   Last month, she pitched a tech-enabled, scalable version of her business, which won 1st place at the Build in Tulsa Female Founders Pitch Night!     The “For Our Last Names” app will bring together: 1. EdTech 2. FinTech & 3. Mindset in order to create educated & empowered investors among underrepresented groups.     She would like to give thanks to the Raise the Bar family who have made the education workbooks internationally sold,...

You are invited to join "Wealthy Wednesdays", a webinar series on holistic wealth building for the not-so-average young professional.  Whether you have been trying to learn about the investment space, or simply want to build something for your last name, this is the place for you. Tune in every Wednesday in January at 5 pm PST/7 pm CST/8 pm EST.  This week's topic is "Visualizing your Wealth for 2022: Asset Talk" 💎 As a BONUS, all registrants will get access to the webinar slide deck as well as an exclusive, registrant-only, Q&A session at the end! Mark your calendars and...