Money
The penny’s days are numbered, and some retailers are already running short of the one-cent coins. The Treasury Department officially marked the beginning of the end of penny production in May when it placed its last order of blanks – the flat metal discs to make pennies. That came after President Donald Trump told the department in February to stop making the […]
New data from scoring company FICO says the national average credit score is on the decline. The average FICO score has dropped by two points since 2024, lowering the national average to 715. A credit score is a mathematical formula that helps lenders determine how likely you are to pay back a loan. Credit scores […]
A new survey from retirement plan provider Empower says a third of Americans don’t have an emergency savings fund. The survey also found that 29-percent of Americans could not afford an unexpected expense over 400-dollars. The survey says the median emergency savings for Americans is 500-dollars. More than half of survey respondents said the rising […]
A new survey from a retirement services provider shows Americans are not all that realistic when it comes to financial milestones. Empower asked nearly one-thousand Americans to set target ages for six life milestones: retirement saving, landing a dream job, earning six figures, buying a home, becoming debt-free and retiring. Most people said the age […]
Almost 60-percent of millennials and Gen Zers blame their social life for hurting their financial goals. A new survey from Ally Bank also found that 42-percent of them report overspending on their social budgets several months out of the year. Ally’s survey also revealed most American adults covet social time, with nearly 70 percent saying […]
Money Expert Jini shares invaluable advice on navigating the student loan landscape, especially in light of recent changes.
This week on Money Monday with Erica Campbell, Dave Anderson—known to many as the Business Bully—joined us with an honest and heartfelt challenge
Financial expert Jini Thornton shared insights on providing practical advice for parents looking to foster independence while setting healthy financial boundaries.
With travel season in full swing, Jini shares actionable tips to help make your summer adventures wallet-friendly while keeping the joy of travel intact.
Take your first step today by exploring financial literacy tools and resources to start this conversation in your own home or community.
Jini Thornton gives us some tips and tricks for smart saving strategies for beginners, but remember, it’s about progress, not perfection!
Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” It’s a reminder that the breakthroughs we seek require more than just faith or prayer
