10 Money Podcasts by Black Men

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Here at Paychecks and Balances, our goal is to meet you where you’re at when it comes to your personal journey to financial independence. Depending on your background and how you learn, the resources you leverage for education to obtain newer ideas and concepts to aid in your success may be different. Although there’s a […]

5 Best Investing Apps for Beginners

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Aren’t you tired of simply spending every cent you make, and whatever you do save merely gathers dust under your mattress or in a savings account? Well, you aren’t alone. More and more people are becoming interested in investing to maximize their earnings, accrue wealth, prepare for retirement, or just make some extra money on […]

CDFIs: The “S” in ESG

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By now, you’ve certainly heard of ESG investing — selecting investment vehicles not only for their potential market return, but taking into consideration how your investments can advance environmental (“E”), social (“S”) and governance (“G”) goals. According to Bloomberg, in 2021 ESG-themed exchange-traded funds saw an inflow of $120 billion of new investment.  In the […]