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The Carr Report: Retirement planning mistakes you should avoid

Damon Carr - August 7, 2024

When you think of retirement, you think of a life of ease and luxury, traveling the world, and having fun in the sun. That’s...

The Carr Report: Solutions to the racial wealth gap

Damon Carr - July 31, 2024

I recently read two articles in the New Pittsburgh Courier...”Nine facts about the racial wealth gap” and “The urgency of ending the racial wealth...

The Carr Report: You have to ‘Get out of Dumb’ before you can ‘Get out of Debt!’

Damon Carr - July 24, 2024

Have you ever done something so stupid that you wanted to smack yourself and scream out loud, “WHAT WAS I THINKING?” I know I...

The Carr Report: ‘Get Up, Get Out, and Get Something!’

Damon Carr - July 17, 2024

The year was 1994. I was a college student, two years removed from high school. I was driven to change my circumstances. However, I...

The Carr Report: Earl Crawley: From parking attendant to millionaire

Damon Carr - July 10, 2024

A couple of years ago, a friend of mine sent me a video detailing the story of Earl Crawley. After receiving the video, I...

The Carr Report: Here’s the 4-1-1 for the 1-4-4 rule for money management!

Damon Carr - July 3, 2024

411 is the telephone number for directory information. We informally use the numeric expression 411 as a synonym for information or knowledge. I was recently...

The Carr Report: Auto Pay vs. Online Bill Payment…Which is right for you?

Damon Carr - June 26, 2024

In today’s digital age, managing finances has become significantly easier with the advent of various electronic payment methods. Two of the most popular options...

Court blocks grants to Black women entrepreneurs in case that could restrict DEI efforts by companies and charities

The Conversation - June 21, 2024

Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court in March 2024. Tom Brenner/The Washington Post via Getty Images by Angela R. Logan,...

The Carr Report: What comes first: Saving, investing, paying off debt, or creating some wiggle room in your budget?

Damon Carr - June 19, 2024

Financial stability is a goal that many people strive for, but the path to achieving it can be filled with uncertainty. When it comes...

The Carr Report: Money-related stress weighing you down?

Damon Carr - June 12, 2024

Worried because your bills are piling up? Scared because you don’t have enough saved for emergencies, college, or retirement? Confused when it comes to...