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New Episode: Hot Fall Money Headlines and What It Takes to be a REAL Millennial

Millennials Who Are Killing It Financially and the Increasing Cost of HBCU Homecoming Season

New Episode: Understanding Rotating Credit and Savings Associations

New Episode: Career Turning Points and How the National Debt Affects You

New Episode: Understanding the Business of Commercial Real Estate Investing

Aug 26, 2019

New Episode: The Inner Workings of Venture Capital and Financing Early Stage Start-Ups

In the old days of American entrepreneurship, a business person only needed to settle on their business, open their doors, and start growing their business using the profits it created. But in the 21st Century, raising money from wealthy investors sometimes seems like the ONLY way to open a business. On this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm welcome Maureen Murat, Esq. to help them explore the world of venture capital and the financing of early stage start-up companies. Hosts:

The Emergence of the Fin-Tech Industry📱and How It's Helping Consumers

Aug 4, 2019

Money and the Marijuana Industry

It goes by many names. Weed. Pot. 420. Chronic. Ganga. Herb. Mary Jane. No matter what you call it, the legal marijuana industry is sprouting its buds. 🤣 In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm take a 10,000 foot view of the legal marijuana industry and consider if and where there is money to be made. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmo

Jul 27, 2019

New Episode: The Meaning of "Risk" in Investing and Why Jeff Bezos is the Michael Jordan o

In previous episodes of Manage Your Damn Money, we’ve explored what it means to invest; everything from stocks to the specifics of an initial public offering. In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm get hyper-specific looking at what it means to understand the "risk" involved when investing and what it means for you. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m

Jul 20, 2019

New Episode: The Foundations of a Solid Financial Plan

On Manage Your Damn Money, we cover heady topics like universal basic income and the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. But every now and then, it's necessary we take the show back to the roots of why we started it. In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm get back to basics covering the foundations of a solid financial plan. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://w

Jul 6, 2019

New Episode: What's an "Initial Public Offering" and Why Do They Seem So En Vogue?

Uber goes public. Lyft just celebrated their IPO, and Pinterest too! But what exactly is an IPO? How does it work? Why do companies do it? And why is there so much fuss about them as of late? In this episode, Ben & Malcolm take a look at the much talked about concept of the initial public offering, also known as an IPO. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Speak you mind! Leave us a review or send us an email

Jun 16, 2019

New Episode: Part 2 - The Policies Being Put Forth as Solutions to Economic Inequality

America and the world at large is coming to a broad, widely held conclusion -- economic inequality is becoming a problem. With the world’s richest people owning (literally) half of all monetary value in the world, questions are being raised about whether this is right, sustainable or even desirable. In part two of our two-part show series, Ben & Malcolm take a look at the solutions and policies being put forth by politicians as solutions to economic inequality. Pick your plat

Jun 12, 2019

New Episode: Part 1 - Understanding Economic Inequality and the Policies Being Put Forth as Solution

America and the world at large is coming to a broad, widely held conclusion -- economic inequality is becoming a problem. With the world’s richest people owning (literally) half of all monetary value in the world, questions are being raised about whether this is right, sustainable or even desirable. In part one of our two-part show series, Ben & Malcolm will explore what economic inequality is, and in the follow-up show, take a look at some of the solutions and policies being

Oct 7, 2018

New Episode: Is It Time for a New Kind of Capitalism?

A booming economy and record low unemployment numbers are our current reality in 2018. But how can an economy be booming at the same time Americans are suffering from stagnant wages? How can we be seeing record highs in the stock market, while regular people are still feeling the squeeze of their day-to-day finances? In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm discuss an interesting proposal which aims to shift the kind of American capitalism we've come to know. Pick your platfor

Sep 30, 2018

New Episode: Nike's Controversial Ad Campaign, Millennial-Preferred Employee Benefits and Other

What are the implications behind Nike's controversial ad campaign? What are the most sought after employee benefits for Millennials? And are Millennials really spending more on food than we are saving for our future? On this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm take a look at hot headlines as we exit this summer of 2018 and enter the fall. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Speak you mind! Leave us a review or s

Aug 11, 2018

New Episode: Major Financial Hurdles Facing Millennials and How to Overcome Them

Those born in the 1980s and on are facing some unique financial challenges – student loans, income inequality, and the question of social security. #MYDM takes a look at the many factors affecting the pockets of the Millennial generation, and how we might be able to win despite a really bad hand of cards. Ben & Malcolm also take a look at the most imbalanced places in the United States when it comes to income inequality. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts:

Aug 5, 2018

New Episode: Love and Money Again and NFL Rookie Saquon Barkley Plans to Save His $31 Million Contra

Would you date someone who is isn’t well established financially? Would you be okay if your woman was the breadwinner? Should you and your partner split bills 50/50 or according to who makes more? #MYDM tackles the subject of Love & Money, again! Ben & Malcolm also take a look at an NFL's rookie's plan to save every last dime of his guaranteed contract, and discuss whether or not the trend of athletes being smart with their money early on is FINALLY catching on. Pick your pla

Jul 24, 2018

Oldie But Goodie: Blavity Inc.'s Morgan DeBaun Joins MYDM (2017)

With recent news of our friends at Blavity Inc. closing $6.5 Million in venture capital funding, we thought it was a good time to take a look back at our 2017 interview with Blavity Inc. co-founder, Morgan DeBaun. Listen as she shares insight on how the company started and how she prioritizes her financial life. Listen on SoundCloud. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Find other platforms to listen here. #MYDMSideHustles #smallbusiness #investing #wealth #celebritiesandmoney

Jul 23, 2018

New Episode: The Great Recession of 2008 and a Game Show That Pays Off Student Loans

The result of an over inflated housing market, bad loans and good old American greed, we take a look back at the causes, aftermath and policy changes made as a result of The Great Recession of 2008. Ben & Malcolm also discuss a new trivia game show that wants to pay off your student loan debt. We're currently devising a plan to ensure Ben can be a contestant on the show. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen a

Standing Rock, Native American Ancestral Lands... And Capitalism