by Acquania Escarne | Sep 22, 2022 | Entrepreneur Tips, Finances, Podcast
In 2021, Equal Pay Day was August 3rd. Just one year later, Equal Pay Day has shifted to September 21st. Black women are paid 58 cents for every dollar paid to white men. In this episode, I’m talking with Angela Bishop Ross about how to negotiate your salary and...
by Acquania Escarne | Jan 22, 2020 | Finances, Podcast
I have been saving for my retirement since I was 16 years old. I used my entire first paycheck from a retail job to open up a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Today, I have a full-time 9 to 5 job and I am aggressively saving for retirement. I want to ensure I...
by Acquania Escarne | Jul 1, 2024 | Finances, Podcast
Budget doesn’t have to be a bad word. You just need to find the budget that works for you. Zach Whelchel, a certified financial education instructor and budgeting expert, has always excelled at saving and managing his finances. Now, with his innovative platform,...
by Acquania Escarne | Jun 26, 2024 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Se tè ki bat ki bwe lapli. This Haitian Creole proverb translates to “It’s the clay that drinks the rain.” In other words, we must prepare ourselves for the opportunities. Stephania Andrew learned that many children in Haiti are bright and eager to learn...
by Acquania Escarne | May 16, 2024 | Finances, Podcast
Are you confused about all the student loan forgiveness proposals the Biden Administration has mentioned? In this episode, we will discuss the latest student loan plans from the Biden Administration. The Biden administration’s latest plan, estimated to cost...