Your House Is Not An ATM!

You really can build wealth through home ownership but not if you take out the equity to purchase a car or pay off debt. Your home’s equity should not be used as your personal piggy bank.

What Does Oprah Know That Mary J Blige Doesn’t?

Another celebrity in the news with money trouble! Sad isn’t it? In the words of Biggie Smalls, “Mo’ Money, Mo’ problems. If I could sit down and have a talk with my girl, and I am a huge fan of her music, I would begin by conducting a financial intervention or what I call a ”Purseonality Makeover.”  [...]

The 5 Love & Money Lessons Women Can Learn From Scandal’s Olivia Pope

I must admit that I am addicted to the TV Show Scandal.  My Facebook commentary is the highlight of my week,  As a financial expert who focuses on women I love how Olivia Pope’s character gives a fresh look at career success and wielding power.  She exudes strength, empathy and independence wrapped up in the [...]

Giving Your Most Valuable Asset to Loved Ones

The holidays bring fond memories along with emotional turmoil for many families.  That certainly describes my feelings at this time year. Don’t get me wrong because I feel really blessed that both my parents are still alive in their eighties. After experiencing the death of two friends who were my age this year I certainly [...]

Smart vs Dumb Money!

On my way home from the radio station on Tuesday, I received a call from one of our Purse Sisters  in Orlando,Florida who was disappointed because she had missed Wealthy Radio this week. She  was excited to hear about the interview with CSI New York  actor Hill Harper. As you should know by now we [...]

Are You A Cheater?

I was up one night flipping through the channels and happened upon the Reality TV Show Cheaters?  My heart went out to spouses who were intent on getting the goods and ending their suspicions of  another lover.  So when I read the finding of this new survey that said that 46 percent of people in [...]

Tips to Make Your Biz Grow

Women owned businesses are increasing and yet far too many generate revenues of less than one-hundred thousand dollars. Black Enterprises Alfred Edmond Jr shares tips for women and minority entrepreneurs.

Purse Sister Reflection

Last week I had the opportunity to interview another Purse Sister from a Purse Group and it left me with a greater understanding of the impact that our finances have on our identity and our self worth.  Jacqui showed tremendous courage in her willingness to  address her insecurities with the group and in doing so [...]

Purse Group Ready To Take On Wall Street

For the past year I have had the pleasure of observing eight women in The Flower Purse Group chart their path to financial security.  My assistant Ali and I were invited to the first meeting at one of the members homes in Washington D.C.  Kim Amprey Flowers was the woman who led the charge as [...]

If You Don’t Have Clients,You Don’t Have A Business

As an entrepreneur I often wonder what separates truly successful businesses from others that are marginal and on life support. Last night on Wealthy Radio I interviewed two women who shared great insights on how to actually grow a successful business. My first guest Gloria Berthold Larkin discussed what steps  small business owners can take [...]

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