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NPR Reporter Encapsulates the Difficulties of Living in Poverty in America
Sometimes you see, read or in this case hear a story that grabs you by the ear and doesn't let go. National Public Radio (NPR) culture of...
Jul 14, 2014
Making a Budget and Sticking to It
A lot of people hate them. They can make you feel boxed in or as if you have no freedom in how you spend your money. But the truth is, a...
Jul 14, 2014
CNN Money On A School For "Green"... Meaning Marijuana
The President of the United States has smoked it and admitted inhaling was indeed the point. Two states have legalized it for...
Jul 7, 2014
Nick Cannon Gives Best Advice Ever at 2014 BET Awards
Written by Ben Carter Last night the 2014 BET Awards came on television. I joined the masses in watching some interesting award...
Jun 30, 2014
Money.com Wants You to Throw a Wedding for Less
It's wedding season. Also known as one of the most expensive seasons for parents planning to hand over their daughters or sons to a...
Jun 25, 2014
Manage Your Damn Money in Less Than 35 Seconds
We thought it might be a good idea to make sure people understand the attitude we have about money on MYDM. We could write a paragraph...
Jun 24, 2014
Washington Post Reveals Millennials with Entitlement Issues
Written by Ben Carter On June 16, the Washington Post published a story by Robert Samuels called “Millennials consider leaving Washington...
Jun 18, 2014
MYDM Artist Profile - Madia
New Jersey raised Madia joins MYDM to talk about how she avoids the need for money to influence her art and where she finds her musical...
Jun 17, 2014
Write Your Financial Goals Down So You Know It's Real
Written by J.R. Weiland Part of taking control of your financial life and working hard to become financially independent includes...
Jun 16, 2014
When Your Cable Bill Causes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Written by Ben Carter When I was fresh out of graduate school, armed with a master’s degree, I expected I should have a job inside of my...
Jun 10, 2014
When I Was 8-Years-Old, I Hated Hilary Banks
Written by Ben Carter Ashley, Carlton and Hilary Banks led a life enviable by most Americans born in the 1980’s. They lived in a big...
Jun 6, 2014
What is a "Stock" Anyway?
Investment professional Andy Goodman stops by MYDM to talk to Ben about what "stocks" are and valuable basics about stocks. #stocksandbonds
Jun 3, 2014
My Very First Car Was Not A Range Rover Evoque
Written by Ben Carter My very first car was not a black, Range Rover Evoque with premium wheels and black leather seats. In some of my...
May 29, 2014
MYDM Artist Profile - Deron Hogans
Deron Hogans stops by MYDM to talk about the value of investing in his music and the lessons of money management his father taught him...
May 27, 2014
Socially Conscious Investing?... Or Nah?
Written by Ben Carter If you knew investing your money in a business that had questionable or socially irresponsible business practices...
May 19, 2014
When Spending on Food Puts You in a Pickle
Written by J.R. Weiland As much as I like to exude my inner confidence and independence as a woman, when it comes to my man, I melt like...
May 15, 2014
Investing 101
Financial professional Brandon Lee joins MYDM to discuss the very basics of investing money to make it grow for retirement or some other...
May 13, 2014
The Difference Between RG3 Money and Not RG3 Money in the NFL
Written by Ben Carter Today marks the beginning of the athletic hunger games known formally as the 2014 National Football League Draft....
May 7, 2014
Athletes, Money & Going Broke After Retirement
Sports Agent Chris Coy joins MYDM to discuss his sports agency, "Play It Coy" and to talk about why professional athletes often have a...
May 6, 2014
California Will Give You $1500 for Your Old @** Car
Written by Ben Carter This is a love letter. On Wednesday, my mother sent my sister, my fiance, my dad and I a text. The text read...
May 2, 2014
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