How are new home loan trends are impacting communities of color? It is a very important trend and one that we need to keep our eyes on. In the wake of the housing bubble, regulators moved to rein in subprime lending, the type of lending that led to the housing crisis. As a result, we […]

Today’s Money Mondays topic is crowdfunding. Why? Mellody:  As of last week, new rules rolled out by the Securities and Exchange commission will permit anyone, not just the well-heeled, to risk their own money investing in small companies in exchange for a stake in the business. Essentially, it allows anyone to act as a venture […]

  Tom: You are here this morning to talk about the growth of freelancing, correct? Mellody: I am, Tom. One of the huge stories that has…

Tom: This morning we have a bit of a serious topic: estate planning. Mellody: Obviously, no one likes to think about their own mortality, but I…

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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is scheduled to announce Wednesday that Harriet Tubman will replace former President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

If you’re a woman who’s out on the dating scene a lot, chances are you’ve got a lot of expenses- each time you go out certainly…

  Founder, President and CEO of FUBU and star of ABC’s Shark Tank Daymond John reveals his biggest success stories in his new book The Power of…

Tom: We have a great topic this morning – how to take care of your old 401k accounts. Mellody:  This is a very important topic,…

  Tom: This morning you join us to talk about overdraft charges. Mellody: I do, because this is a very big issue many people are confronted with…

The White House is calling for greater socioeconomic integration in classrooms across the nation.

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Prepaid debit cards are a convenient way to make purchases, they prevent consumers from spending more money than they have and it is easy to add funds. Prepaid debit cards are like an auto brake pedal. They stop you from crashing and going overboard with your spending.

  Tom: Hi, Mellody! Mellody: Good morning, Tom! Tom: This morning you join us to talk about tax time saving, and a campaign to promote savings.…