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How to Build a Healthier Relationship with Your Money

You don’t have to be a finance guru to stop feeling out of control with money. But you do need a relationship with it that isn’t built on shame, guesswork, or… […]

Financial Literacy

Declutter Your Accounts

The transition from a paper to a digital world seemed fast and furious. Today the average American has 100 online accounts, according to password management company… […]

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Are Your Family’s Finances a Team Effort?

Some of the stories from financial planners are heartbreaking. A man in his late 50’s passed away after a two-year bout with cancer. Even though he was terminal, his… […]

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Retiree Stock Market Scare?

The volatility in the stock market makes now a scary time for many retirees and pre-retirees who are worried about their nest eggs. According to CNN: “President Donald Trump’s… […]

What To Do Before Disaster Strikes

When disaster strikes – wildfires, floods, hurricanes, or a house fire – planning and preparation is imperative. It won’t necessarily save your home or belongings from a… […]

Rodney A. Brooks Discusses The Legacy of the Freedman’s Savings Bank (District of Columbia Emancipation Day Lecture Series)

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Financial Literacy

How to Build a Healthier Relationship with Your Money

You don’t have to be a finance guru to stop feeling out of control with money. But you do need a relationship with it that isn’t built on shame, guesswork, or… […]

Financial Literacy

Declutter Your Accounts

The transition from a paper to a digital world seemed fast and furious. Today the average American has 100 online accounts, according to password management company… […]

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Are Your Family’s Finances a Team Effort?

Some of the stories from financial planners are heartbreaking. A man in his late 50’s passed away after a two-year bout with cancer. Even though he was terminal, his… […]

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Retiree Stock Market Scare?

The volatility in the stock market makes now a scary time for many retirees and pre-retirees who are worried about their nest eggs. According to CNN: “President Donald Trump’s… […]

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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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