In this edition of the Ericaism, Erica Campbell talks about the difference between faith and foolishness. She says when in pursuits of our goals, we have to remember that it’s our responsibility to finance our dreams.  While it’s important to have faith, it’s also important to be realistic. She outlines the importance of business plans, […]

In today’s edition of GRIFF’s Prayer, GRIFF draws on the inspiration of “WWJD,” as in “What would Jesus do?” He recognizes that, since it’s Friday, a lot of people have probably been similarly thinking all week- “watch when my money come,” in anticipation of getting paid. He says a prayer for all those people who […]

In GRIFF’s prayer for today, he speaks to God about the EBT card, and the hope that his food stamps come in on time! He asks that some delicious, quality meat and cheese can be purchased when the food stamps come in, so that he and his family may eat a really good meal. He says that […]

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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is scheduled to announce Wednesday that Harriet Tubman will replace former President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

Bishop Secular describes the new “horror-gospel” film he just finished writing, about a rich man who spends frivolously during the week but won’t give generously when it…

Marcus D. Wiley receives a letter from a man who owns a carpet cleaning company, and gave his pastor a discount on his services for the church.…

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Prepaid debit cards are a convenient way to make purchases, they prevent consumers from spending more money than they have and it is easy to add funds. Prepaid debit cards are like an auto brake pedal. They stop you from crashing and going overboard with your spending.

Marcus D. Wiley receives a letter from an emailer who has lent money to her best friend, but hasn’t received any repayment back, yet she is…

Marcus D. Wiley receives a letter from a young lottery winner whose winnings are just over $200,000. But nobody knows that he has won, and he’s…

With the hysteria around the Powerball billions, it is easy to get lost in the idea of winning money without work. But Marcus D. Wiley reminds us…