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Johnathan James

Content Writer and Consultant, Personal Finance and Money Expert

With over 11 years of experience, Johnathan started his writing career as a copywriter. Coming from a finance and management background, he excels in covering personal finance and money topics. When he’s not spurning out fintech content, you will find him playing football, basketball and racing.

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MBA, Loughborough Business School

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Articles written by Johnathan James

Back to School 2022 rips a hole in American pockets

The rising inflation in the United States has put immense strain on families with low and middle incomes to provide for their kids’ school supplies this year. Many parents are making budget cuts to ensure their children have everything they need to get back to school in person.

July 28, 2022
Johnathan James

Fed Interest Rate Hike: Changes Your Financial Future

This July end, in an attempt to control the surging inflation rate, the Federal Reserve increased the target federal funds rate by yet another 75 basis points. With June’s increase of 75 basis points, this marks a total of 1.5 percentage points this year alone, the highest mark-up in almost 30 years. According to the central bank, until inflation shows signs of reducing, more interest rate increases are set to happen.

July 28, 2022
Johnathan James

3 key financial pointers for LGBTQ+ couples

As we come to the end of Pride Month celebration, take some time to reflect on your finances and educate yourself on a few topics that you and your partner need to talk about.

June 30, 2022
Johnathan James

Roe vs Wade Overturned: The Economic Impact

Roe vs Wade is out. What are the repurcussions of overturning a ruling that has protected women's rights to abortion for over 50 years?

June 30, 2022
Johnathan James

Equality Act Explained: All You Need to Know

The Equality Act brings about a series of vital and essential civil rights protection measures for the LGBTQ community, people of faith, women, and people of color.

June 30, 2022
Johnathan James

Pride Month: know all your financial rights

As you celebrate Pride Month, read through these points and be aware of the financial resources that are available to you, and develop a better relationship with money.

June 30, 2022
Johnathan James

lgbtq financial challenges: 5 Main Problems

As we come to the end of Pride Month celebrations, take a look at the major financial challenges LGBTQ+ people face and how you can overcome them.

June 30, 2022
Johnathan James

lgbtq Banking: Banks that support the LGBTQ+ community

Many banking and financial services organizations proclaim to serve the LGBTQ+ community, but not many of them actually do so as freely as they serve the general population. Here. We look into some organizations that are making a difference with others following suit.

June 30, 2022
Johnathan James

Roe vs Wade overturned: what happens now?

The Supreme Court has overturned the ruling in Roe vs Wade. This will now have a huge impact on the abortion rights in the country, especially in states that have already indicated their intention to completely ban or restrict abortion.

June 29, 2022
Johnathan James

Damaging economic effects of overturning Roe vs Wade

With the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs Wade, here's a look at its economic impact that could severely damage the US economy when women are restricted access to abortions.

June 26, 2022
Johnathan James

Who gets abortion in America? Stats you should know

The abortion scenario in the United States has changed over the years. Here’s a look at the statistical data behind the portrait of abortion in the country today.

June 26, 2022
Johnathan James

Father’s Day: 10 financial tips for the super dad

The joys of having your first child are profound and can take away your focus from everything else. But even if you’re the most prepared father on the planet, ready to take on the new wave of responsibilities that come with having a child, the financial challenges that lie ahead of you can make you feel overwhelmed.

June 18, 2022
Johnathan James

7 financial pointers you need as a father

Having a new child, especially your first one is exciting but can also be a whole lot stressful and scary at the same time. The joy that comes from having your own baby is balanced out by all the stress from the new responsibilities, extra expenditure, the sleepless nights and whatnot.

June 18, 2022
Johnathan James

5 smart money moves for new dads

If you’ve just become a new dad or are on your way to becoming one, you’re probably ready for all the new changes that you will have to go through as you enter this new phase of life. But, no matter how ready you are, nothing will prepare you for one of the biggest changes that are coming your way – the financial impact. Raising a child is expensive, and only gets even more expensive as your kid grows.

June 18, 2022
Johnathan James

Juneteenth 2024: Celebrating Freedom

Juneteenth is being celebrated for the second time as an annual federal holiday. Here’s how you can be a part of it and celebrate as well.

June 18, 2022
Johnathan James