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Category: Finances

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Make Money Moves

Posted on January 23, 2026January 22, 2026 by Virtual Afro Woman

      So much of the unexpectant is currently taking place. The traditional American way of education focus on basic reading and math, but fails to teach us the ways of true success which is financial wellness. We have been programmed to thinking that going to college was the way to financial security. Seeing the problems…

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Life After…

Posted on October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 by Virtual Afro Woman

     A few days ago, it was reported that the actor John Amos passed away at the age of 84. His actual day of death was over a month before. But, sadly his daughter found out the same time as the rest of the world. It is reported that it was his wish to have…

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My Body or My Car

Posted on March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by Virtual Afro Woman

     In the past year, I heard many stories of people suddenly diagnosed with various medical conditions. When this happens, it can be difficult to work or to engage in the work that requires more energy. They are then labeled as having a working disability.     As an Occupational Therapist, if I even injury my…

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I’m Saying It Again, I Want to Be Rich

Posted on January 3, 2024January 2, 2024 by Virtual Afro Woman

    On Monday, January 1st, a lone ticket in Michigan state was the winner of the $810 million Powerball jackpot. I’m constantly talking about wanting to win the lottery. The problem is I don’t play enough. The purpose of wanting to win is to work hard but by not clocking in on someone else’s time….

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On My Block

Posted on November 6, 2023November 5, 2023 by Virtual Afro Woman

       Recently, the New York State Attorney General Letitia James concluded that People of color in the state are less likely to own a home, more likely to be denied a mortgage, and face a higher borrowing cost. With this comes a large racial wealth gap because real estate is a great investment that leads…

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Long as I Live

Posted on October 30, 2023October 29, 2023 by Virtual Afro Woman

   What do you think of when you think of your legacy?     We have so many things to do in our daily lives that sometimes the thought of our legacy is the last thing on our minds.  I can describe myself as a planner for most things and even though I have yet to…

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Cash Back Guaranteed

Posted on July 10, 2023July 9, 2023 by Virtual Afro Woman

***Warning, this is for those who have some type of control when it comes to spending***        Summer is here and during this time more money may be spent with increased travel, to engage in outdoor activities, buying new outfits, and just being out of the home more often. I’m not a frugal girl by…

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The 21 Questions of Homeownership

Posted on June 5, 2023June 4, 2023 by Virtual Afro Woman

According to many successful real estate investors now is the time to buy a home as the prices are lower even with the higher interest rates because one can always refinance when the rates drop. In the United States of America, the numbers of people from various racial groups who own a home are as…

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The People Vs. Uncle Sam

Posted on April 10, 2023April 8, 2023 by Virtual Afro Woman

As you all know tax season will be coming to an end soon and for many of you including myself you are not a fan of Uncle Sam. If you’re single and have a good job you don’t get much, if you have kids and have a good job you don’t get much, if you’re…

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