The mission of The Purpose of Money is to empower women to build wealth. Therefore, I am constantly pushing folks to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. In this article I share seven ways you can improve your finances. Let me know what you think in the...
In February, when most folks celebrate love, my family and I celebrate legacy in honor of my grandfather. My Grandpa JC died two years ago, but he still gives me a special gift every Valentine’s Day. When I was in college, Grandpa called me and asked for my social...
I did it! I survived the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The federal government was shutdown for 35 days, which was a wake up call for me, 800,000 government employees, and 1.2 million contractors affected by the shutdown. For the first time in my career,...
January 8th marked my 11th anniversary as a federal government employee. My country’s gift to me was a government shutdown and notice that I would not receive my next paycheck. Although we are in the third week of the shutdown, my family and I are not panicking...
This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy the products, I earn a commission, which helps me keep this site free for you. In 2017, Clinton Portis, a former running back for the Washington Redskins, confessed he almost murdered his financial advisor. One day...
Back taxes can affect your wealth. And despite what some people think, any taxes you owe do not go away after you die. Your family can still be responsible for your tax debt and filing your taxes even after you pass away. So take take my advice and wrap up tax issues...
