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We're still out of breath from the election, but we are breathing a little easier. But Covid-19 is on the rise again and the holidays are coming up. It's going to be a hard year for family gatherings (or lack thereof). We hope you stay safe and give yourself some time off if you can. But we still need to find time to celebrate the good things. And one super good thing we can celebrate is Tiff released the cover for her book, Get Good With Money (2:15)! The book is coming in March 2021. But in the meantime you take the financial wholeness quiz to see how close you are to being financially whole. We've got some great questions for you this week like: (25:00) I’m just having a lot of trouble saving money. Is it actually possible for me to save money when there just doesn’t seem to be enough? (31:20) I own a home that’s in need of a LOT of work. I took a home equity loan for the repairs. I haven’t spent the money yet because of the pandemic. Should I hold onto that money or go ahead with the repairs? Check out these links for more info:BA Episode with Christina and Amon from Our Rich JourneyOur Rich JourneyOur Rich Journey JrWhat's a Home Equity Loan?Pixel LabCorp Covid-19 TestNeal Katyal on IGStay Tuned with Preet Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's over! And we're breathing, at least a little. We made it y'all. It's been along four years, but Black folks (Black women specifically) pulled through and helped take this thing over the top for us. We hope wherever you are, you're able to relax and release some tension. But work is NOT over! There are two really important runoff elections happening in Georgia (16:20). These elections will help determine control of the Senate, and that could make a HUGE difference for what the next two years (at least) look like. Here's a great article describing how you can help even if you don't live in Georgia. Let's WORK.And we've got some great questions from you guys this week too: (38:54) I’ve got 40k in the stock market, should I pull some of that money out for a down payment on a house? (46:28) Yesterday I was fired from my new job. I experienced so much hate from the white women in the office, I think because of the election. Do you know anywhere I can go work and feel safe as a black woman? For further reading, check out:https://www.navipsych.com/https://www.higherheightsleadershipfund.org/https://sheshouldlead.com/https://therapyforblackgirls.com/-----------------------------------------------------------------Don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election day is over. All that's left is for us to send some love to our future selves and hope things haven't gotten too wild. We're trying to focus on what's good. Like the fact that 115 BIPOC women are running for election this year! (8:47). And at least we know where people stand. It's no longer impolite to talk politics, and honestly we're here for that. Regardless of what happens in the election, let's take a minute to breathe, then get ready to get back to work. Because there's much more to do.In the meantime, we're here to answer your money questions! This week we'll talk about: (20:57) I have about $4,300 of credit card debt between two cards with high interest. Is it a good idea to get a personal loan with a lower interest rate to consolidate that debt? (26:20) - I own 4 timeshares, but now I realize they’re a waste of money. Do you have any good advice for how I can get out of them? To learn more, check out these links:Options To Get Out of Your TimeshareThe Master InvestorFarnooshGreenwood BankMagnify Money's list of Black Owned BanksTela HolcombHigher Heights Leadership Fund---------------------------------------------Don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election is coming up y'all (and no we're not going to stop talking about it). Do you have a plan to vote? Do you have a plan B? Check out iwillvote.com to make sure you're registered, find ballot drop off locations, and get all the voting information you need. Let's DO this.And not to flex, but Tiff was on Good Morning America last week (1:00:38). Its a great segment where she gets to share her story, some basic budgeting tips, and celebrate the HUGE positive impact she's had for Black and Brown women all over the country. Check it out here.The questions we cover this week are pretty great too. We'll cover: (32:36) - what’s the best retirement account for someone who’s only a few years away from retirement? (41:20) - Because of covid, I’ve gotten generous refunds on stipends from my school, what should I do with this extra money sitting in my savings? To read and learn more, check out the links below:The Noodle BudgetRoth IRAsHigher Heights Leadership Fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we begin this week, we need to have word about knowing what you're worth. Its Covid and times are tough, but some people (big companies) are acting wild trying to take advantage of people. Also you'll remember awhile back, a listener wrote in asking about draining her 401k to pay off her debt. The BA fam cam through and someone offered to buy a grocery card for her (25:40). Y'all are amazing. Then it's on to your questions. This week we've got: (28:22) I’m shopping for a home, I’m trying to decide if I should take on a renovation project. How do you find a good Reno team that will do a good job and not take advantage of you? (38:12) Is a 529 plan a good way to save for college for my 2 year old granddaughter? (read more about 529's here) Don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election time is approaching (and we're not going to shut up about it)! Are you registered? Do you have a plan? Do you have a plan B? Let's DO THIS. If there was a time to be extra, that time is now. Talk to your family and friends and do everything you can so we might be able to breathe some sigh of relief in a month or so.Aaaaaaanyway...We're back to answer your questions this week, and we got some juicy ones like: (19:00) My husband are looking to be first time homebuyers and we have some different ideas about how to get educated, is there a such thing as a home buying adviser? (27:40) My husband wants to invest our emergency fund, but I want to keep it liquid, what's the best thing to do? Also check out this essay that mentions Brown Ambition!And don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionAnd for more info on the SARS Police in Nigeria, you can read up on them here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rona invades The White House, Mandi's getting relatives to vote, and Miss Mali More's getting animated! We're doing what we can to smile right now because LORDT.And we're back to answering your money questions and we got some big ones this week... (26:50) I've never bought stock before and my employer is offering an employee discount on their stock. Should I buy some and how much? (34:22) I've got a lot of debt, some money in savings, and some money in a 401k. Does it make sense to just wipe out my debt now? And don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/Shout out to our wonderful sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionCheck out the links below for more resources:Mali MoreEmployee Stock Purchase PlansThe Noodle BudgetMagnify Money's List of Banks Offering Covid ReliefCovid Relief for Retirement Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're back with another interview. We got to talk with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach. She is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of 15 money-management books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom.We talked to her about how she's slowly building her real estate empire. You'll hear: Buying a property with a recourse mortgage (37:25) What it's like to manage the paperwork and logistics when you have multiple tenants in the same property? (40:16) Staying diversified, how to think about investments like stocks versus real estate (49:07) The link between age and risk tolerance (59:17) We love Lynnette so much and we were honored to have her back on the show!And don't forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/Shout out to our wonderful sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, Hey, Hey — WE HAVE A MERCH STORE. Get your BA swag at last here: https://brownambitionstore.com/To score 15% off your order, use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15--On today's show, the 2020 hits keep on coming. We're all grieving the death of the Notorious RBG — Ruth Bader Ginsburg.No one knows for sure what this this means for the future, but we do know that we need y'all to VOTE. Make sure you're registered, make a plan, and ask your friends to do the same. Presidential elections matter, but your local elections do too. Get informed and do the thing! Here's how.We've done some amazing interviews these last few weeks. But this week we're back to answering your questions. Just remember, we're your financial girlfriends, not your gurus. (20:30) Interest is super low on savings right now, should I take some of my savings out of the bank and put it into investments? (27:10) Should I have a Pre Tax 401k, or a Roth 401k? Is it a good idea to have both? (31:30) I'm 41 years old and I've never invested, where should I start? (36:45) I have lots of credit card debt, and a big lump sum of money coming in from a freelance job. How I should I use that money to pay my debt down? We need your help. The company Printful is who we've decided to get our merch from. We like their stuff very much, but they have a diversity problem in their choices of models. Mandi's made a feature request on the platform to have more women of color represented, and we need your help! You can go upvote Mandi's feature request. You do need to make a Printful account to do it, but it's a fast and simple process, shouldn't take more than a minute or so. Once you're signed in, you can find Mandi's feature request here.Shout out to our wonderful sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition - Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com - Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionFurther reading:19 families buy nearly 97 acres of land in Georgia to create a city safe for Black peopleNoodle Budget 101Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds: The Differences That MatterHow Does a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA Work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 5th anniversary to us...and all of you! We couldn't do this show without you, and we are so proud of this body of work. Whether you've been here say day 1 or you just subscribed this week, we are so grateful for your support.Today, we are walking down memory lane and chatting about some of our iconic episodes (Mouse in the House, anyone?!).Then, we're joined by a VERY special guest — Dr. Imani Walker from Bravo's Married to Medicine. She's here to give us some SOLID tips for staying sane during this quarantine, since it doesn't look like we'll be getting out any time soon. We're going to talk about: What is doomscrolling, and why should you stop? (39:20) What's the connection between the toilet paper shortage and anti-maskers? (41:40) What are the things we can do to bring back a sense of normalcy and control in our lives? (45:38) How do we learn to give ourselves a break? (51:15) The value of Black folks talking so openly about therapy (1:01:39) Why do we love our destructive habits so much? (1:06:45) It was an honor to have Dr. Imani on the show, and we hope you got something out of it like we did. To learn more about her, check out:https://doctor-imani.com/https://imanistateofmind.com/podcast/https://www.bravotv.com/married-to-medicinehttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.imani/?hl=enAs always, reach out with your questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.