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How HBCUs are Driving Clean Energy Initiatives
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long been at the forefront of innovation and change. These institutions have...
HBCU Coalition
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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A College Student's Guide to Avoiding Holiday Debt
The old saying "the more the merrier" doesn't have to mean spending more money and going into debt. The holidays can easily put a dent...
HBCU Coalition
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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The Biggest Financial Mistakes College Students Make
College can be an exciting opportunity to experience new things both academically and personally. However, it can also be a period marked...
HBCU Coalition
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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Improve Your Credit Score: Join the 800 Club
Our Money Matters is launching a new initiative called the 800 Club. Our mission is simple; we want to help you improve your credit score...
HBCU Coalition
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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How To Save Money as a College Student
It can be challenging for college students to make ends meet, let alone save. That said, there are things you can do to manage your...
HBCU Coalition
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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Meet LaRese Purnell: Our Money Matters’ New Brand Ambassador
Our Money Matters is thrilled that LaRese Purnell has joined our team as brand ambassador. LaRese is a financial professional with both...
kate9778
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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Four HBCU Grads Who Became Successful Entrepreneurs
May is National Small Business Month and an excellent time to celebrate current and future entrepreneurs. HBCUs have a rich tradition of...
HBCU Coalition
May 12, 20234 min read
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Internships: A Foundation for a Strong Financial Future
April is Financial Literacy Month and an excellent time to begin thinking about your future. One of the best ways to get a head start on...
HBCU Coalition
Apr 17, 20233 min read
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Tips for Starting a Small Business While in College
Starting a small business can be an excellent way for college students to develop valuable real-world experience. And, of course, we've...
HBCU Coalition
Mar 13, 20233 min read
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Eight Tips to Establish and Manage Credit as a College Student
If you're currently enrolled in college, you're probably already thinking about how life will change after you graduate. Being an...
kate9778
Feb 5, 20232 min read
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What Is Impulse Buying? And How Can We Avoid It?
Have you ever gone to a grocery store to buy necessities like eggs, soap, or a case of water? Browsing through numerous aisles with...
HBCU Coalition
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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How to Enjoy a Happy Holiday Debt-Free
We have all heard the saying, "it's better to give than receive." But that's easier said than done when you have a limited budget. So how...
HBCU Coalition
Dec 13, 20223 min read
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Why HBCUs Matter So Much
If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you’re currently attending an HBCU, graduated from one, or are interested in their future....
HBCU Coalition
Nov 9, 20224 min read
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African American Organizations Are Working to Narrow the Wealth Gap
The median wealth for a white family was $188,200 in 2019, compared to $24,100 for Black families, according to the Federal Reserve’s...
HBCU Coalition
Aug 11, 20223 min read
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Five Reasons Solar is a Good Investment
You're looking at your electricity bill, and it just keeps getting higher every month. You've tried to cut back on the AC; you only use...
HBCU Coalition
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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How Your Money Personality Affects Your Financial Health
What is your personality type? Are you the life of the party, or do you tend to be more of a homebody? Are you a free spirit, or would...
HBCU Coalition
Jul 18, 20224 min read
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Financial Freedom
Juneteenth is a memorable holiday for African Americans. It’s a time to recognize an often-painful history and celebrate African American...
HBCU Coalition
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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Our Money Matters Interviewed on Yahoo Finance!
Don't miss this interview with Sharon Kent, Program Director of Our Money Matters on Yahoo Finance! Sharon gets to the roots of how we...
HBCU Coalition
Jun 10, 20221 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Student Loan Forgiveness
Part One in a Two-Part Series For many Americans, taking on student loan debt is the only way they can afford to go to college. Among the...
HBCU Coalition
May 11, 20224 min read
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How To Get Involved in Financial Literacy Month 2022
April is Financial Literacy Month, and it's an excellent opportunity to look at your own financial health and learn how to improve it....
HBCU Coalition
Apr 11, 20223 min read
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