Dec 27, 2023 | Money
By Leo Aquino As the director of investments at Betterment, Mindy Yu helps hundreds of people invest in the market wisely and grow their wealth. But Yu herself comes from humble beginnings. She grew up in Queens, New York, in a Chinese immigrant family who lived...
Oct 25, 2023 | Money
Building wealth is not about having a bigger house, a better car or the fanciest vacations. It is about having enough money to pay your bills and sustain a desired lifestyle, even during personal or widespread financial instability. Financial cushions help weather...
Aug 23, 2023 | Money
By Karen Bennett The U.S. is not short on offering bank accounts. Thousands of banks, credit unions and fintech companies compete with each other, offering checking and savings accounts throughout the country. And yet, an increasing number of fintechs are now...
Jun 28, 2023 | Money
By Alyssa Place There are enough challenges that come with saving for retirement — race should not be an added factor. Yet that is the unfortunate truth for BIPOC employees, who have historically lagged behind their white counterparts when it comes to retirement...
Jan 4, 2023 | Money
By WALKER’S LEGACY What happens to my assets when I am gone? The answer to that question is based on what you do now to address the distribution of your property. Waiting for a more opportune time to tackle the estate planning topic can have disastrous results....
May 4, 2022 | Money
By Sarah Foster For individuals of color, even personal finance can be a heartbreaking reminder of racial inequality. Almost any way you slice it, White households have amassed more riches than their counterparts of color, leading to a racial wealth gap. White...