You know that woman who “married well”? The one who ended up with a man who’s wealthy — the fairy-tale lifestyle, real assets, the whole package? The one who looks like she stumbled into a storybook? Here’s the quiet part: statistically, that scenario doesn’t happen very often. Let’s talk about the math. Around 1 in 5 U.S. men (about 20–23%) earn $100,000 or more. And if you’re looking specifically at Black men, the numbers shift. Black men earn a median income of about $41,0

We’ve been talking about how income should be allocated — the 50/30/20 rule, needs vs. wants vs. savings, a foundational budget guideline. You’ve seen that cute little “money pie” — the 50/30/20 chart that shows how your income should be split. This is the recommended Money Mix. And I invited you to use the Money Snapshot Calculator to see your own Money Mix (find the link to the calculator below). And I already know some of my sisters are feeling some kind of way right now…

Hi lovely — and no, I’m not talking about your checking account. On Monday, we talked about the Money “Girl Code” — the core concepts of financial literacy that help you use money wisely, invest and build wealth effectively, and secure your future. Cash flow, saving and investing, budgeting, debt management, insurance, and your mindset… all key pieces in building and protecting your wealth. But knowing the concepts is one thing. Understanding how your own numbers line up wit

Money has rules — just like Girl Code. We all know that Girl Code is about unwritten principles that guide friendships — loyalty, respect, support. It’s a thing. But here’s something just as important: Money “Girl Code” — your relationship with your money — or as I like to call her, Money Dearest. Yes, I say Dearest because she can be very exacting about how she wants to be treated. Handle her well and respect her, and she’ll work for you. Abuse her or ignore her rules, and s