Musiq Soulchild penned a song with the lyrics, “Soon as I get my money right, I’ma take good care you.”
While the neo-soul singer talked about the financial responsibility of supporting a romantic partner, there is a conviction in the song centered around taking the necessary steps toward financial health.
The internet is bombarded daily with thoughts and ideas on obtaining wealth and what it means to get in your financial bag. And with the freedom the internet provides, there is little to no guidance on who can share what type of information.
However, in the flurry of folks vying for attention, several people have the dedicated goal to offer practical, tried, and factual information that can take a person from where they are to where they want to be financially.
The next time you seek advice around budgeting, investing, estate planning, and saving, here’s who you need to tap in with.
Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
Tiffany Aliche is also a podcaster, but her journey started as an educator. Since stepping into the financial education space, the “Budgetnista” is a best-selling author, consistently dropping gems about how people can reach their financial goals.
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Anthony Walker
A Bay Area, CA, native, Anthony Walker leverages the home-grown wisdom from his father to help others with simple and straightforward tools to build wealth. From his Finance Friday platform to his book about the mechanics of Black wealth, Walker has a range of tools to help folks level up.
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Mandi Woodruff-Santos
Career coaching takes on a new meaning with MandiMoney. Mandi Woodruff-Santos created the platform as a way to help women of color reach and maintain their financial goals.
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Melissa Jean-Baptiste
Chris Browning
Side hustles are a viable way to earn income, but Chris Browning advocates for how people leverage the work of their 9-5 to get to the ideal financial situation they dream of. Brown believes getting the most out of a job means building a skill set and education that can be pivoted to increased earning potential.
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Kiersten and Julien Saunders
Bola Sokunbi
As the creator of Clever Girl Finance, Bola Sokunbi is committed to equipping women with the financial knowledge they need to meet their goals. She uses her personal story to inspire others, like when she was able to save six figures in three years without having a salary that met that threshold.
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Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings
If you are a fan of podcasts, then you have likely heard of “Earn Your Leisure.” The show, hosted by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, is rooted in the number of ways people can build wealth. They are committed to financial wellness and often tap into their influential network to provide perspective and insight.
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