Brenda W. Hargroves

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves I’m sure you’ve heard people say a partnership is like a marriage. In many ways an individual is as bound to...

By Brenda W Hargroves When I taught a financial literacy class, I often included Michelle Singletary’s videos or quotes. Ms. Singletary...

How many of you dream of becoming wealthy? Your goal is to have a lot of money. Well, guess what. Money is not a goal. What is it, then?...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves If I were asked to associate one word with entrepreneurship, the word would be consistency. Consistency is...

FACT: The sooner you learn how to effectively budget your money, the better your chances will be to live your best life. Following a...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves Effective marketing comes with practice. Sure, you can research data concerning proven marketing tools....

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves We know that the COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of employees to lose their jobs or, in some cases, choose...

By Brenda W Hargroves Everyone has their aha moments. Today, I would like to share mine about 1) writing the first draft; 2) the “info...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves I think my head will explode if I hear the expression ‘Think Outside The Box’ one more time. Below are five...

By Brenda W Hargroves OK, I admit it – I’m retired. So, this article does not focus on saving for retirement tips (see my previous...

By Brenda W Hargroves Let me start off with a confession – I am not a professional financial advisor. What you are about to read is...

By Brenda W Hargroves The Road to Retirement three-part series discusses developing a financial plan that allows you to enjoy your life...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves My “Seven Characteristics Of A True Entrepreneur” post asked readers to list other traits. The responses...

By Brenda W Hargroves I’ve often heard people say, “I wrote a book. Now, all I have to do is get it published.” I recently heard those...

By Brenda Weathers Hargroves NEWSFLASH: Guys, did you hear what Mark Cuban said on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune? OK, I confess. I’m a Wheel...

By Brenda W Hargroves When I think about all the different jobs my father held to support his family, I realize I am so his child. And...

By Brenda W Hargroves The first lesson we are taught when learning how to manage our finances is to create a budget. This important step...

My stepmother is an avid reader, a member of her local library’s book club and, up until the pandemic, frequently attended most of the...

By Brenda W Hargroves OK, time to switch gears. Why? Because a light bulb has gone off. I’ve learned something new I need to share with...

By Brenda W Hargroves Ah January! The inevitable month for goalsetting. Of goal-setting? To goal set? To set goals? Whatever. I’m sure...