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The Rise—and Ruin—of the Freedman's Savings Bank

In the aftermath of the Civil War, as millions of formerly enslaved Black Americans navigated the uncertain promise of freedom, one institution emerged as a symbol of hope and… […]
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Own Foreign Property? Get the Facts

Forty percent of wealthy Americans plan to purchase a home abroad in the next year and two-thirds plan to do so in the next five years, according to Yahoo Finance. Mexico tops… […]
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2026 Social Security Update

One year after Social Security’s 90th birthday, things have continued to change in the retirement arena.“The Secure Act changed things,” says Myles McHale, founder… […]
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The 4 Percent Rule – Revisited

“How much of my nest egg can I withdraw each year without running out of money?” That’s the age-old question retirees ask themselves and their financial planners. It… […]
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Rodney A. Brooks Discusses The Legacy of the Freedman’s Savings Bank (District of Columbia Emancipation Day Lecture Series)

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May 12, 2025
Budgeting and Financial Planning

Ethel Mitchell, Founder, Attorney - Wills & Trust LLC - Part Three

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May 5, 2025
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About Rodney A. Brooks and this website...

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March 12, 2024

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Financial Literacy

The Rise—and Ruin—of the Freedman's Savings Bank

Rodney Brooks
|
September 17, 2026
In the aftermath of the Civil War, as millions of formerly enslaved Black Americans navigated the uncertain promise of freedom, one institution emerged as a symbol of hope and… […]

Other

Own Foreign Property? Get the Facts

Rodney Brooks
|
September 17, 2026
Forty percent of wealthy Americans plan to purchase a home abroad in the next year and two-thirds plan to do so in the next five years, according to Yahoo Finance. Mexico tops… […]

Social Security

2026 Social Security Update

Rodney Brooks
|
September 17, 2026
One year after Social Security’s 90th birthday, things have continued to change in the retirement arena.“The Secure Act changed things,” says Myles McHale, founder… […]

Other

The 4 Percent Rule – Revisited

Rodney Brooks
|
February 16, 2026
“How much of my nest egg can I withdraw each year without running out of money?” That’s the age-old question retirees ask themselves and their financial planners. It… […]

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Rodney Brooks

An award-winning journalist, writer and author and my specialty is retirement planning and other personal finance issues. I have written for many national publications, including USA TODAY, The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, AARP and National Geographic. I am available to speak on personal finance, financial literacy and the racial wealth gap.

 

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