This is a humorous, down-to-earth financial memoir from a Black Army veteran pursuing the American dream for himself and his family. Don't let the "Black" in the title discourage you. If you've ever had to pay any taxes, buried a loved one, or made an impulse purchase that doesn't yield any monetary benefits but becomes a financial burden, this book is for you.As the author discusses his monetary ebb and flow during his youth and college years in Virginia and his military career, he shares lessons he learned about many financial concerns that distress American families trying to make ends meet, including student loan and credit card debts, taking care of ailing parents, and marital conflicts. You will also learn about issues unique to African Americans, such as Black Banks and the Chicken Wing Dilemma. The author does not pretend to be one of the current bevies of Financial Literacy Coaches. He comes by his advice honestly, having been buried in credit card and student loan debt and making some ill-advised purchases. But he also knows a thing or two about how to chart the creation of generational wealth and develop financial discipline while enjoying life.
- | Author: Carlos Lock
- | Publisher: Bardolf & Company
- | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 150 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1735650234
- | ISBN-13: 9781735650234