Author: Walecia Konrad
How to Build Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
Written by: Walecia Konrad
One of the time-honored ways to build wealth and financial stability is by buying real estate. Properties typically appreciate over time and may provide cash flow …
6 Tips for Managing Cash Flow
Written by: Walecia Konrad
If you’re running a business, you probably know that managing cash is critical to your success — so let’s share some tips on doing that even …
What To Do if You Face Housing Discrimination (& How to Prove it in Court)
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Despite decades of anti-discrimination legislation and other efforts to fight redlining, create fair lending, and ban racial and other bias, housing discrimination can still exist in …
4 benefits veterans actually want from their employers
Written by: Walecia Konrad
As part of your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy, your organization, like many others, is likely developing a plan to attract and retain veteran talent. …
What is the “relationship banking” trend & is it really a good idea?
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Relationship banking may start when you do something routine like open a checking account or savings account. From there, your bank may help you identify other banking and …
9 ways to save big on your next hotel stay
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Many factors determine the price you pay for your hotel stay, from the destination you’re seeking to the time of year you’re traveling. Other influences are …
What’s your money personality type? Find out now
Written by: Walecia Konrad
It might seem strange to think about having a relationship with money. But it makes sense when you consider that everyone has feelings about money and …
7 ways to save big during high inflation
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Saving money during a time of high inflation may seem like a contradiction in terms. If you’re like most people, you feel like you’re spending every …
What you need to know about the legal challenges to Biden’s student loan plan
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Challenges to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan have created uncertainty and confusion for the more than 40 million borrowers (including college students who were enrolled …
How scammers are targeting Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
Written by: Walecia Konrad
It didn’t take long after President Biden announced his student loan forgiveness program in August for the scammers to get up and running. The Better …
Nevada first-time homebuyer programs
Written by: Walecia Konrad
The Silver State is living up to its glitzy name, but for now the prized commodity may be real estate. Home sales prices rose …
First-time homebuyer assistance programs in Georgia
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Georgia, one of the fast-growing Southeastern states, continued to see its real estate prices rise in 2022. The median sales price in the Peach …
Will Biden’s student loan forgiveness stand up in court?
Written by: Walecia Konrad
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $10K or $20K of a borrower’s federal student loan debt may have tax implications at the state …
A first-time homebuyers’ guide to Michigan
Written by: Walecia Konrad
With Detroit’s revitalization, the resort towns on the shores of the Great Lakes, and the proximity to wilderness in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan real estate …
A first-time homebuyers’ guide to assistance programs in Idaho
Written by: Walecia Konrad
The Gem State’s relatively affordable and attractive housing has been luring both local first-time homebuyers and residents from nearby high-cost states like California for years, …
A first-time homebuyer’s guide to New Jersey
Written by: Walecia Konrad
The Garden State saw record real estate sales in some areas in recent years as city dwellers fled to the suburbs and more rural areas …
5 assistance programs for first-time homebuyers in Tennessee
Written by: Walecia Konrad
It’s a long journey through the 440-mile length of Tennessee. That’s why the Volunteer State is divided into three Grand Divisions — East Tennessee, Middle …
If interest rates are rising, why isn’t my bank account earning more?
Written by: Walecia Konrad
With all the talk of rising interest rates, it’s natural for consumers to assume that the rates on their bank accounts are headed up too. …
Everything you need to know about buying a first home in Florida
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Florida’s ever-growing population, robust job growth, and new industries all make for a hot real estate market. This year is no exception. Home prices …
Your recession survival guide
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Recession warnings are everywhere. With interest rates rising, inflation hitting the highest levels in 40 years, and stocks plunging into bear market territory, most people are …
