by Louis Deas | May 8, 2025 | Bryant | Media Interview, Financial Literacy, Media Interview
Image: The Black Money Tree I spent an hour on The Black Money Tree going through the basics most of us were never taught at home: credit and how to repair it, good debt versus bad debt, homeownership and business ownership. Most people don’t fail to build...
by jhbsite | May 2, 2025 | Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), Operation HOPE
On April 30, we closed out Financial Literacy Month with a bold, unapologetic statement: Put Your Best Foot Forward.And yes—we meant that literally. Through the Green Socks Day Challenge, we invited leaders, learners, CEOs, teachers, athletes, students, and everyone...
by jhbsite | May 1, 2025 | Financial Literacy, Operation HOPE
This week, Operation HOPE released our Q1 2025 HOPE Insider Report, and the results speak volumes—not just about the economy, but about the mindset of everyday Americans trying to navigate it. Let’s be honest: people are worried. Nearly three out of four respondents...
by jhbsite | Apr 30, 2025 | Financial Literacy, Operation HOPE, Uncategorized
Today, we wear green socks—but this isn’t about fashion. It’s about financial dignity. Green Socks Day is a fun, grassroots campaign rooted in one powerful idea: meet people where they are. Whether you’re a policymaker in Washington, a CEO in a high-rise, or a...
by Louis Deas | Apr 30, 2025 | Financial Literacy, Media Interview
Image: Black Enterprise Black Enterprise wrote about the ideas I have been pushing to make renting a path toward ownership instead of a dead end. A rent reduction for tenants who raise their credit score from 600 to 700. A “life event credit”: after 18...
by Louis Deas | Apr 29, 2025 | Events & Appearances, Financial Literacy
Image: Isaac M. Cooper Birmingham opened IMC Financial Freedom Project Week with a Financial Literacy State of the Union at the historic Carver Theatre, and I was glad to share the stage with Mayor Randall Woodfin and Dr. Sullivan. When a mayor makes financial...
Recent Comments