Did You Reach Your Financial Goal This Year?
Eleven months ago, many people set financial goals for the New Year. Maybe you planned to buy a new home, finance a new vehicle or start a new business.
Stay Safe From Holiday Scams
The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal information at risk, which can be both time consuming and costly.
Ten Tips to Keep Your Business Cybersafe
A cybersecurity breach can present significant threats to your business. No matter the size of your organization, it’s important to take cybersecurity seriously.
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping: What It Means For Twin Cities Homeowners And Homebuyers
Homeownership is more than just a lofty American dream – it’s how many can build generational wealth. For the BIPOC communities, 90% of wealth gains come from homeownership, meaning that owning a home continues to be a crucial method for BIPOC households to build and accumulate wealth.
How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You
Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future.
How To Take Action And Help Protect Older Adults From Scams
Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get their money and personal information.
Top 5 Things To Consider Before Buying A Home
Homeownership has long been a reliable and valuable investment for many Americans.
Maximizing Your Bank Branch Experience
In a world of online tools that let you make banking transactions with the touch of a button, the idea of visiting a branch might seem unnecessary.
How To Start Or Set Up Your Small Business For Success
For many, owning a business is a symbol of the American dream. It can be exciting to imagine becoming your own boss, working for yourself, and offering employment to others – all helping build financial security for your family and community.
Women’s History Month
JPMorgan Chase’s Renée Horne Talks Career, Finances and Achieving Success
UIN and Dynasty Media Forge Groundbreaking Partnership To Revolutionize Media
UIN and Dynasty Media team up to revolutionize the media industry. This groundbreaking partnership will transform the media landscape.
In Publishing, Diversity Depends Not Only On Who’s Portrayed, But How
To change unequal representation for people of color is to change not only how many are portrayed, but also how they’re portrayed, a new study of racial representation in U.S. schoolbooks by The Education Trust finds.
What’s Ahead For The U.S. Economy In 2024?
Although inflation and unemployment rates are falling, many Americans are struggling to stay afloat with record-high costs of living.
Building A More Inclusive Economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson
All communities should have the resources they need to strengthen their economic futures. This Black History Month, JPMorgan Chase is affirming their commitment to breaking down barriers – including the racial wealth gap – and promoting opportunity for all.
8 Basic Steps For Building A Budget
Budgeting can be a useful tool to help you reach your financial goals. A budget can help you keep track of your spending, avoid and get out of debt, limit overspending, pay bills on time and build savings habits.
It’s Always The Right Time To Plan For Retirement
Whether you’re just entering the workforce or plan to stop working in a few years, it’s never too early – or too late – to save for retirement.
Stay Ahead Of The Scammers And Keep Your Accounts Safe
Your phone pings. It looks like a text message from your bank, and it’s urgent. It says you need to send money to your account using a wire transfer or digital payment like Zelle® to reverse a fraudulent transaction.
5 Tips To Get Ahead Of Holiday Debt
The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year.
Diverse Suppliers Are Good For Business And The Community
Diverse businesses are the backbone of many communities. That’s why JPMorgan Chase is committed to helping these businesses develop and thrive.
Taking Your Small Business To The Next Level
After a long period of planning and hard work, you’ve finally turned your dream of starting a small business into reality. As many business owners soon recognize, however, the launch is just the beginning of their entrepreneurship journey.
5 Ways To Build Or Rebuild Your Credit
A good credit score is a critical part of a healthy financial future.
Take Time Off This Summer, But Not From Your Finances
Summer is here, bringing all the fun that comes with months of warm weather and hours of daylight. As you plan your summer season itinerary, however, you might discover you’re juggling more expenses than just a trip to the beach.
Small Business Owners – Catalysts For Economic Growth
Almost half of all U.S. employees work for small businesses, defined as companies with fewer than 500 employees, and a staggering 99 percent of all U.S. companies fall under the “small business” designation, according to the Small Business Association.
How To Exercise Good Financial Health
April is Financial Literacy Month – a perfect time to start building a foundation for a healthy financial future. Good financial health is the foundation on which strong and resilient households, communities and economies are built, but the reality is, many struggle to manage their financial daily lives.
Scams Can Happen To Anyone. Here Are The Most Common Ones And How To Protect Yourself
Chances are you know someone who has been a victim of fraud or scam. As a result of the pandemic, fraudsters are finding new ways to find victims. The good news is that there are simple ways for consumers to stay safe and fight back.
Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond
Though advancements have been made, there is still so much work to be done in our communities in the pursuit of racial equity. For more on how JPMorgan Chase is honoring Black History Month, and how you can too, we sat down with Hodan Ahmed branch manager at the Chase community branch in Ventura Village.
How Twin Cities’ New Chase Community Manager Can Empower Your Financial Journey
From opening a bank account or line of credit, to exploring mortgage financing options and small business loans, Chase’s Community Manager at the Ventura Village branch on 1100 E Franklin Ave, is tuned in to the community’s financial wellness needs.
Why Your Business Needs To Be Certified As A Diverse Supplier
Supplier diversity is a crucial part of an organization’s success. It’s a way for companies to promote innovation, cultivate networking, boost hiring, and perhaps most important of all, a way for companies to experience the many benefits of diversity while taking steps to close the racial equity gap.
Succeed, Fail, Succeed; Winning At Business Is A Bumpy Ride
Failure can lurk in the shadows at even the most successful companies.
Help Your Employees Green Their Exercise Routine
The purpose of Health@Work’s monthly E-tips is to help you (the wellness coordinator) promote better health at your workplace.
10 Things I’ve Learned From Doing YouTube For The Past 9 Months
Hello! I hope I still have your loyal attention. Okay, so you’ve decided to really give this YouTube thing a try.
YouTube: Watch What Happens When… [UNBELIEVABLE!]
That’s a pretty good example of a good YouTube title. Titles should be catchy and should grab your attention wanting to know more.
YouTube: I’m Done!
Classic case of clickbait, did you fall for it? No, I am not quitting YouTube, but I am quitting my podcast style. Wasn’t it Jeff Bezos of Amazon who said ‘Be firm on vision but flexible on details’?
YouTube: Thumbnails
Of course, five years ago, if you asked me ‘How are your thumbnails doing?” I would naturally reply, “Well, I don’t bite them as much because I use the nail clipper.”
YouTube: GEAR
You have your idea, your audience and your niche. Let’s burn some money and buy a whole bunch of stuff at Best Buy. If you have lots of money you can stop reading now, if not, continue.
Agency Releases FY 201Agency Releases 2018 Broad Agency Announcement, Funding Grants For Minority Business Development
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) within the Department of Commerce launched a search for innovative ideas to benefit minority-owned businesses, from projects that increase access to capital to resources that increase disaster preparedness and relief.
YouTube: The Why
Search Engine Optimization, analytics, algorithm, ad campaign data set, meta-information, thumbnails, tags, triggering trends; all fancy words you can use to impress your future in-laws.
YouTube: A Case Study
In college I failed calculus and had to take the course twice. I miraculously passed statistics only because the teacher was pretty good and I had a good study group, but other than that, I’ve never care too much about numbers… that is until the world of YouTube.
YouTube 101
So you’re thinking of starting a YouTube channel. Let me do you a favor and give you a speedy course on what it takes to have the most successful launch. I should know, after all, at the time I’m typing this article, I have a whopping 38 subscribers to my channel.