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Top 5 financial challenges in the AAPI community

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community is one of the most diverse racial groups in the United States. While Asian Americans, in particular, are highly educated and are known for their hard-working nature, there is an evident income inequality and wealth gap between the high earners in the community and the people who are among the bottom earners.

May 30, 2022
Johnathan James

How the AAPI community can beat financial odds

As per the 2017 census statistics, there were more than 22 million people of Asian heritage who were part of the population of the United States. This includes people who recently migrated to the country as well as those who have been here for generations. Here's a look at how the community can beat financial odds.

May 30, 2022
Johnathan James

How to be financially responsible with your money

Many people want to learn how to handle money better. To do that, you need to learn how to be responsible in life, be accountable for your actions and plan your future right. Being responsible is not something you’re born with. Rather, it’s a skill you have to learn as you go through life. Of course, it’s not mandatory, but being responsible will go a long way in how others perceive and treat you.

May 24, 2022
Johnathan James

What to Know Before Investing: Financial Success Guide

Investments. Now that's one word that seems to offer a lot of promise financially. But where do you start? How do you know what's the right place to start investing? We have the answers.

May 23, 2022
Richard Samuel

How to save money as gas prices continue to soar

Gas prices were high during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now, following the Russia-Ukraine conflict and inflation, prices are skyrocketing more than ever before. We must look for ways to make the most of the gas in our vehicles and save money at fuel stations.

May 23, 2022
Richard Samuel

How AAPI students can improve their financial literacy

Financial literacy helps you understand and manage money better. AAPI communities are lagging behind most of the country financially with a large portion of them living in poverty. By improving their financial literacy and skills, AAPI students can help reduce and even eliminate the racial wealth gap over time.

May 22, 2022
Johnathan James

Roe v Wade : All You Need to Know

Roe vs Wade is the benchmark lawsuit laid in the 1973 US Supreme Court decision to establish a constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The 7-2 majority opinion found that abortion was absolute during the first trimester of pregnancy.

May 12, 2022
Shirlene Grace Isaac

Beem – The Inclusive Financial Network!

It may come as a surprise to you that over 100 million Americans don’t have access to critical financial services. Even before the pandemic hit, a growing number of people had income less than their expenses and suffered from lumpy, unsteady income due to faulty corporate and public policies. To top that, they were denied access to even services created for the underserved as they were deemed “risky” due to non-traditional work arrangements or traditional work arrangements that were lumpy (due to no fault of their own), or lacked “relevant” credit history. Most of these people are either women or people of color. In the wake of an incredibly painful economic period and record inflation, you can only imagine how much this has been exacerbated.

May 2, 2022
Akshay Krishnaiah

How to take money management to the next level

Millennials are earning more money than ever before. Find out how you can take your money to the next level as you work towards financial maturity.

April 20, 2022
Johnathan James

Last Minute Tax Filing Tips 2024

If you haven’t prepared to file your taxes yet, don’t panic. Here are a few tips to help you make that last-minute tax filing without stress.

April 16, 2022
Johnathan James

7 tips to save gas this year

The fact that gas prices have touched astronomical heights is no joke. You’re probably looking for every way possible to either save on gas consumption or reduce your gas bills. With most of the country reeling from the holes that fuel costs are burning in their pockets, people are resorting to trying out other modes of transportation including biking, carpooling, or using public transport. Some are even trying to drive less.

April 16, 2022
Johnathan James

8 hacks to help you save gas money

We’re all used to seeing the online memes and jokes about how expensive gas is at the moment. But all kidding aside, forking out twice or thrice of what you would normally pay for a tank of gas is no joke. Here are some hacks to save money at the pump.

April 16, 2022
Johnathan James

Financial tips for your spring break

Spring break is normally a fun time free from worry or care. That is until you spend too much too soon that you have no money left for the rest of it. Here are a few tips that can help you stay within your budget this spring break and make the most of it.

April 16, 2022
Johnathan James

How to Get Free Gas at the Pump: Fuel Your Ride Cheaply!

If you’re driving your car around like everyone else, you’re probably spending quite a bit of money on gas. Gas is expensive, and with the current crisis, the prices are skyrocketing at the moment.

April 16, 2022
Johnathan James

What to Do With Tax Refund – Smart Ways

Tax Day is almost here. Have you filed your taxes yet? Filing your tax refunds is key to your financial planning. When it finally drops, there's so much you can do with it.

April 16, 2022
Richard Samuel