This weekend on Forbes.com, I’m adding to my series on what financial advisors actually do.  So this week I’m reposting one of my favorites on this topic. Next week, I’ll…

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? It’s a fantastic adventure, full of extreme highs and lows. But for me, it’s worth the emotional rollercoaster.  How else can…

This post first appeared on Forbes.com You know you shouldn’t spend more than you make. You may feel intuitively that you’re wasting a lot of money on inessentials. Yet the…

Ah, warm weather!  You see short sleeves everywhere.  Restaurants are putting out patio furniture and opening windows. Crowds of people are out enjoying the sights, especially here in Chicago. Summer…

I was so glad to hear from many of you regarding my piece on the Racial Wealth Gap. Most of you were as surprised that the problem was as bad…

This article first appeared on Forbes.com As we celebrate Black History Month, we can take pride in the progress we’ve made while also acknowledging how far we have to go. One troubling sign of the work…

Happy Black History Month!  This month we celebrate triumphs, sacrifices and struggles of leaders in the black community. I’m inspired by their talent, dedication and hard work, and I’m grateful…

I’m a huge fan of checklists when it comes to accomplishing your goals. They offer clear guidance on what you need to do to achieve your goals and provide motivation…

Layoffs, medical emergencies, unexpected home or car repairs — life has a way of throwing expensive surprises at us. You never know what’s around the corner, so it makes sense…

What was your New Year’s Resolution?  Losing five pounds?  Cutting down on the alcohol?  Reading more books?  Or did you decide to get your budget under control?  I can’t help…

Happy New Year! I hope you are relaxed and rejuvenated by the holidays. I feel rested and ready for 2018 after two weeks off. I love the clean slate the…