The Unusual Power of These Two Words, “It Depends”
I spent my end of Summer holiday in Merida, Mexico. A beautiful, historic place I’ve been describing as a big city with a sophisticated, small-town feel. Since returning, I’ve been reflecting on my trip…a lot! And not simply because I had a wonderful time and intend...
I Have More Than 3.2 Million Reasons to Support Capitalism
Did you know August is National Black Business Month? In 2004, Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton started this annual month-long event of recognition to, “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African-American businesses.” That 2.6...
The Time is Always Right to Bet on Yourself
I am about to make a connection that may seem odd. But bear with me, because the purpose is to remind you of the power of you and your brand. First, a few questions: What do you want to be known for?Do you ever experience professional envy? How do you tend...
It’s a Very Underrated Emotion of Money: Joy
Last month, I shared an observation: That you couldn’t turn on the news or scroll social media without hearing or reading the word “recession.” You still can’t. This, despite the Fed’s most recent interest rate hike designed to tame...
Are You Independent and Free?
The 4th of July commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence in the United States. It’s hard, at least for me, to think about this holiday and not focus on two words: independence and freedom. Yes, I spent the day celebrating with friends –...
How to Financially Protect the Seniors in Your Life
I usually use the Winter holiday season to encourage folks to talk about money with their family. But, the ongoing coverage about inflation and a possible recession, plus a recent conversation with a friend, makes this as good a time as any to switch things up. ...
It’s Juneteenth; Time to Celebrate & Focus on Narrowing These Three Gaps
Perhaps if President Abraham Lincoln hadn’t been assasinated and President Andrew Johnson hadn’t reversed the “Special Field Order No. 15,” which redistributed about 400,000 acres of confiscated land from Confederate landowners to newly freed slaves, the wealth gap...
Sometimes, It’s Hard to Focus on the Big Picture
These days, you cannot turn on the news or scroll social media without hearing or reading the word “recession.” And when you hear it, your immediate response might be one of fear. Or, you might begin to wonder if you should start feeling fearful about the...
These Three Biases Cost Her More Than Money
Last week, a dear friend shared an experience that made her sad. It made me sad, too – for my friend and the financial well-being of her now former client. Here’s the backstory: My friend’s client had a revenue goal. But all of the suggestions offered by...
