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 …
The ultimate guide to buying a first home in Texas
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous …
Income streams that could help you stay afloat when money is tight
Written by: Walecia Konrad
You can make money in all sorts of ways. Perhaps you collect a paycheck every other week, or do freelance work that flows into your checking …
Housing discrimination is real. Here’s what to do if it happens to you
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 …
Bad with cash? Read this
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Cash management is a term often used by businesses to determine how much revenue coming in is available for day-to-day operations, and how much is available …
5 investment myths that could cost you big time
Written by: Walecia Konrad
What stops new investors from putting their money in the market? Sometimes it’s plain old anxiety: What if I make a bad move and lose all my …
Don’t think you’re ready to invest? This expert says think again
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Do you suffer from investing inertia? Even though you know that investing in the markets may help achieve your financial goals and ultimately help you be …
Employers can help employees pay back student loans. Here’s how
Written by: Walecia Konrad
The latest extension of the COVID-19-related pause on federal college loan repayments has given employers another important chance to help their employees prepare for what may …
How employers can help veterans become financially stable
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Though it’s historically been an under-leveraged segment of the workforce, savvy business leaders are increasingly recognizing the critical role that veteran talent can play in executing their talent …
Reform of the public service loan forgiveness program: What the new changes mean
Written by: Walecia Konrad
Public servants with federal student loan debt just got some good news. The Department of Education announced major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program that will …
Insurers are pushing customers toward virtual doctors. Should you let them?
Written by: Walecia Konrad
If you haven’t encountered telemedicine yet, it’s a good bet you will soon. Telemedicine, also called telehealth, is a broad term that encompasses just about every …
