9 Black Financial Educators You Should Be Following on Instagram
Whether you’re paying off student loans or saving to buy a home one of these savvy sisters has the secret sauce for you. Personal finance expert Jamila Souffrant
Gone are the days when financial advisors were confined to older White men (and the occasional woman) who rarely if ever understood the nuances between Black folks and our relationships with money. Thanks to social media, a much broader range of experts in this space abounds – and we can easily access their advice from the convenience of our cellular phones. Dialogue around personal finance from breaking into the stock market, saving for retirement and salary negotiations is no longer taboo. But who are the trusted pros leading these necessary conversations and how does one find them on the vast world wide web?
Building Capacity for Financial Security in Underserved Communities
Scholarships provide much needed access to personal finance certification and training
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® (AFCPE
®) recently awarded Strategic Impact Fund certification and training scholarships to 11 nonprofit organizations. Additionally, with the support of the National Endowment for Financial Education
® (NEFE
®), 100 AFC
® certification scholarships were awarded to people of color, and JPMorgan Chase Co. generously provided funding to support the training and credentialing for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. AFCPE is committed to ensuring that all people have access to high-quality, equitable financial education regardless of income or background, said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director. By providing access to the highest standards in financial counseling, coaching, and education, we are equipping organizations and professionals with the knowledge and skills