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Realizing the American Dream Yesterday and Today
By: Charlestien Harris Is it June already?! Time flies when you’re working towards healthier financial fitness. Not only is it the halfway mark of our calendar year, but it is also National Homeownership Month. During this month we celebrate the joy that owning...
Finding Money for College
By: Charlestien Harris Congratulations are in order for those of you that have reached this milestone in your educational endeavors. This can mean that those same graduates will be searching for money to continue their education. Finding money to fund college can be a...
Five Money Mistakes to Avoid this Memorial Day
By: Charlestien Harris Memorial Day is right around the corner, and on this special holiday, we remember and honor those brave individuals who gave their life in service to our country. As it’s a federal holiday, many Americans will also be off work, enjoying time...
Home Improvements on a Budget
By: Charlestien Harris May is a popular time to tackle home improvement projects. Not just because the weather is nice, but because you can often find great deals on materials. Whether you want to install a new deck or update the siding on your home, you will likely...
Your Money and Your Mental Health
By: Charlestien Harris May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we thought it would be important to recognize the impact that financial stress can have on one’s mental health. Mental health issues due to stress can include anxiety, depression, fatigue, and...
Evaluating Your Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris The economic impact of the pandemic requires us to become financially conscious. Right now, many people are still trying to organize or reorganize their finances. Knowing where you stand with your finances is critical to the success of your...
The Five Categories of Personal Finance
By: Charlestien Harris In last week’s article, I addressed teaching financial principles to your kids, and today we’ll discuss a few important principles to remember as adults. We’re discussing the five categories that attribute to personal finance, which are income,...
Fair Housing Issue: Discriminatory Advertising
By Charlestien Harris: We’re all familiar with advertising. It’s essentially an invitation to buy, sell, or use a product or service. Yet in a world where advertising is everywhere, surprisingly few people know it is illegal to advertise in a discriminatory manner...
Are You a Victim of Unfair Housing?
By Charlestien Harris: The Fair Housing Act was passed on April 11, 1968 and was designed to protect Americans from discrimination in selling or buying houses. The Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender,...
Understanding Reasonable Accommodation or Modification for Disabilities in Fair Housing
By Charlestien Harris: The Fair Housing Act of 1968 addresses housing issues that arise for disabled persons seeking decent housing opportunities. It established guidelines to govern the process and procedures affecting the outcome of making allowances for housing...