Defund the Police, yeah Defund the Police - wait what… no police!!”. “No, that’s not what it means, really, you sure?” Well Two Black Guys with Good Credit needed to be sure what ‘Defund the Police’ meant, so we did a deep dive into this idea from a community and economic level because we are about the people and the dollars. Pod-up people we are getting to the bottom of what it means, may mean, could mean, possibly mean and even consider changing the name of ‘Defund the Police’. Tbgwgc we are h...
Jun 20, 2020•48 min•Season 5Ep. 99
Going back to where it all began! Getting back to the the fundamentals. This episode we will be getting into credit deeper than the IRS. We will discuss the ins and outs of credit, how to leverage your credit, the cost of bad credit and how to reap the rewards of good credit. YOUR money is YOUR money and this episode will teach you how to keep your money where it belongs - 'in your pocket!" Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jun 17, 2020•38 min•Season 5Ep. 98
This week we are digging in the bag as we do every month we are responding to your financial questions. We brought on a special guest this show as well..."baby Shaun'! Yep Shaun's little 5-month old already has something to say. We are taking your questions and give you our best answers. Pod'up good people! We're going In The Bag! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 13, 2020•32 min•Season 5Ep. 97
In this intimate conversation with Kara Stevens, the Author of Heal Your Relationship with Money and the Founder of The Frugal Feminista, you will get an understanding of your money "why", letting go of past financial dysfunction and how to make peace with your money life in the 28-day process Kara has mapped out! Pod'up good people! We're going deep so we can be financially free. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 96
In these times of protest and mourning of another black life lost at the hands of the people that are supposed to protect us, we thought our 2018 Black History Month episode, "Black Power Money Power" would remind us all the economic power within the black community. Pod'up good people! It's Way Back Wednesday! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 95
In this moment of protest, we at TBGWGC decided to put a social spin on our usual financial discussion. We invited the Brooklyn Borough President, Mr. Eric Adams to sit in with us to have a discussion about the social capital of demonstration, policing, change, economic redistribution and the road ahead. Pod'up and settle in.... Black Lives Matter #untilweallwin Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 07, 2020•43 min•Season 5Ep. 94
It's that time! Wayback Wednesday! Are you the hunter or the hunted? On this pod we are taking aim at the crafty practices of Predatory Lending. Shaun is pissed off and TWO BLACK GUYS WITH GOOD CREDIT is going to make sure that we keep you out of the line of predatory fire. Plug in because we are going hunting!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Everybody seems Fed’up with the Fed so Big Shaun decided to reach out to a friend Mrs. Ann Marie Rowe-Straker, Vice President - Head of Post-Trade Operations of the Federal Reserve, and see if she could help us separate fact from fiction. Strap your thinking caps on because this one is not for the financially faint of heart but it will definitely answer all you questions. And besides, I know you want to know what happened when the fed came thru Two Black Guys with Good Credit. Fed'up let's go! S...
May 30, 2020•43 min•Season 5Ep. 92
While we are self-isolating most of us are also upping our culinary game! The one thing everyone is spending is FOOD. We're bringing back one of our classics...The Cost of Eating Healthy to shed some insight on how to make sure you don't get consumed financially by what you consume! Pod'up good people and let's go! In the 80's we asked "where's the beef?". In the 2000's we know where the beef is, but now we ask is it grass-fed, farm raised, hormone free, organic, natural or processed and the eve...
May 27, 2020•29 min•Season 5Ep. 91
It's Game time folks and TBGWGC is playing our version of Deal or No Deal. In the midst of crisis may lie opportunity ( hey don't shoot the messengers - we didn't make that up) so podd'up and lock in to see if our crew has a Deal or No Deal that may be right up your alley. As Big Shaun always says 'keep your money where it belongs... in your damn pocket' So let us help you do just that - Deal or No Deal, the game starts now. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See...
May 23, 2020•29 min•Season 5Ep. 90
Hello good people I hope you and your loved ones are keeping safe. In this pandemic, you or someone you know may be experiencing a loss. With that being said, we thought it was timely to bring back our show Burying the Dead. We give you a solid understanding of funeral arrangements and getting your finance in order. This week on TWO BLACK GUYS WITH GOOD CREDIT we are putting one leg in the grave and talking about Burying the Dead. We all gotta go sometime and on this episode we are going to tell...
May 20, 2020•38 min•Season 89Ep. 5
PARENTING IN A PANDEMIC! With the new normal, parenting has taken on a whole new meaning. I have the pleasure of delving into the topic with TaTanisha Copeland aka Counselor Copeland, a Professional School Counselor with 17-year career in education and proud mother of two --Child Anxiety is real, Virtual Learning is not the same as home schooling and more...Pod'up and get the tools you need to succeed as we COPE with COVID-19! TaTanisha Copeland An educator for 17 years Currently a Professional ...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 88
Covid Covid Covid... it's time to turn this situation upside down and look at things through a different lens, with a new perspective. Opportunity is all around us, if we are in the right mindset to see it. This week we are talking about the Wealth Mindset and Dionne 'The Lady with the Facts' is putting her Life Coach's cape on and getting the Tbgwgc team to share their wealth mindset thoughts. This pod is sure to uplift your spirit and get you rip roaring ready to go. Pod'up people this wealth ...
May 16, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 87
Special Edition - Shaun Lynda’s straight talk financial advice. Shaun Lynda was interviewed on Corey Cambridge's podcast OPP (Other People’s Podcast). He sits down one on one with Corey and provides solid financial advice that you definitely need to know. The interview is insightful with a dose of humor! Pod’up good people get your popcorn ready because you definitely want to tune into this episode! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
May 14, 2020•29 min•Season 5Ep. 86
It’s Wayback Wednesday and we decided to replay Dionne aka “The Lady with the Facts” fav episode and one of our most delightful guest yoga Queen Ariel. Dim the lights, close your eyes and pod up bc this episode we are going to Maximize the Minimum! On this episode, Maximizing the Minimum, we are going to chat about how keeping it LEAN can turn into more GREEN! Millions of people are turning to the Minimalist Lifestyle after they realized the 5-bedroom house, 2 cars in the driveway and all the ST...
May 13, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 85
We are now at home 24/7 with our significant others, the kiddies, the pets! Kwame Christian, the Founder of the American Negotiation Institute , joins me to discuss CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN QUARANTINE and so much more. We don't always realize it but we are negotiating all day everyday so as an Author, TedxTalk Speaker and Host of the #1 negotiation podcast in the world, NEGOTIATE ANYTHING , Kwame is just the guy to help us sharpen our skills in these unprecedented times and beyond. Support this sh...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 84
Today’s episode is part 3 of our COVID-19 series - Health is Wealth! We thought it was important we discuss Health because without good health wealth creation is pointless. Health and Wealth go hand in hand. We brought in Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green to help us navigate through this pandemic. And, she show us how she is making a difference through her path to creating the cure for cancer doing it her way. Pod' up good people...let's go! Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is an America...
May 08, 2020•23 min•Season 5Ep. 83
Hello Pod Family, during these difficult times our parent non-profit, Financially CLEAN, is providing a FREE Limited Edition Financial Literacy COVID19 Webinar Series in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams' office. Our final week, class 4, we focus on investing. We discuss smart investment tips during this pandemic. Pod’up and take a listen! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 82
It’s Wayback Wednesday and we are bringing back one of our favorite interviews - oil man Stephen Hightower. This episode provides lessons upon lessons upon lessons. Pod’up people let’s go!! Who wants to be a Millioniare???' Well if you think that's you, then pod'up because Two Black Guys with Good Credit is talking to none other than Stephen Hightower of Hightowers Petroleum - who better to discuss The Secrets of Financial Success than with a serial entrepreneur that's a few oil barrels away fro...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 81
Hello Pod People! Dionne Nicholls here, 'The Lady with the Facts'! For those who don't know, I am also a professional Life Coach. During this pandemic I have partnered with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to provide a free 4-week Life Coaching Series. This week we look at the importance of SELF CARE during COVID-19 --our health and well-being depends on it. We all know that Mindset and Wealth go hand in hand so TWO BLACK GUYS WITH GOOD CREDIT is bringing you more strategies for COPING with...
May 04, 2020•49 min•Season 5Ep. 80
We're back In the Bag! You send in your questions, and we give our best answers. We love these shows because we love hearing from you! We dig into commercial real estate, boosting your credit score, and leveraging your skills. And do we have a surprise for you ....we bring back one of our fav guests to help us dig in the bag!! Pod'up good people! We deliver, rain or shine! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 01, 2020•38 min•Season 5Ep. 79
Hello Pod Family, during these difficult times our parent non-profit, Financially CLEAN, is providing a FREE Limited Edition Financial Literacy COVID19 Webinar Series in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams' office on Tuesdays. We're three weeks down and one to go! This week's webinar, Dionne Nicholls takes charge and delivers a class you don’t want to miss. She discusses personal branding in this COVID-19 pandemic. The gang Shaun, Larry, and Mr.850 participate as well ...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 78
It’s Wayback Wednesday and we thought during these pandemic times it was important to discuss Life Insurance. We brought back one of our fav episodes to break it down. That’s right Get a Life and pod up! Get a Life! That's right, we said it, "Get a Life...Insurance Policy". If you keel over right now, are your loved ones protected? Have you even taken a good hard look at life insurance to see what your options are? Term, Whole Life --"insurance is a huge generational wealth building tool",they s...
Apr 29, 2020•31 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Since we aired our COVID C.R.E.A.M episode just a week ago there have been so many new updates, twist and turns. Loans have been cut, funds have been misallocated, AND there is a death algorithm??!! We had to bring SBA Loan Consultant Expert, Alex Guerrero, back on the show to tell us what's what. Pod'up good people to find out what you need to know! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 24, 2020•31 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Hello Pod Family, during these difficult times our parent non-profit, Financially CLEAN, is providing a FREE Limited Edition Financial Literacy COVID19 Webinar Series in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams' office on Tuesdays. We're two weeks in! In case you missed the last class we're bringing it to you here live and direct! To register for the rest RSVP https://livefinanciallycleanspring2020.splashthat.com/ Seeking opportunity and budgeting is going to separate 'the ...
Apr 24, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 75
Welcome to Way Back Wednesday good people!! We went back in the crates to bring you the Ninja of Negotiation Mr. Kwame Christian who gives us so many tools to sharpen our negotiation prowess for any situation from business to personal. Pod'up good people. Lean in and take notes...Don't Hate, Negotiate! Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Bestselling author and speaker Kwame Christian is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute and a subject matter expert in the field of negotiation and conflic...
Apr 22, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 74
We get to pick the brain of Alex Guerrero, an SBA Loan Consultant Expert, on how to get this COVID-19 C.R.E.A.M.! He helps us navigate these challenging financial times. We can all agree that in this pandemic CASH IS KING and with the myriad of resources out there we get answers about the 'in and outs' of the programs available for all our business owners out there, the unemployed, and the community at large that has been impacted by COVID-19. Pod'up good people! In the infamous words of WUTANG....
Apr 17, 2020•41 min•Season 4Ep. 73
Hello Pod Family, during these difficult times our parent non-profit, Financially CLEAN, is providing a FREE Limited Edition Financial Literacy COVID19 Webinar Series in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams' office on Tuesdays. We kicked things off April 14th so in case you missed it we're bringing to you here live and direct! To register for the rest RSVP https://livefinanciallycleanspring2020.splashthat.com/ This episode we breakdown what you should know about SBA loa...
Apr 16, 2020•58 min•Season 4Ep. 72
It's Way Back Wednesday good people and we felt now more than ever, it's a perfect time for....'It's Time to Bond'. We loved this show because not only did we get to hang out with our main man Arlington again but it was also an opportunity to dig into that investment vehicle that may not be so sexy but should not be overlooked when building your portfolio ---BONDS! Don't sleep! Pod'up and It's a Time to Bond! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Apr 15, 2020•43 min•Season 4Ep. 71
The roof, the roof, the roof is on FIRE! We don't want no war...we want financial freedom instead! Do you have aspirations of retiring under 35? The F.I.R.E. movement is real and is catching some heat! If you've never heard of this concept then you're going to want get in on our conversation with our special guest Kornel Szrejber, a Finance Whiz and Host of one the top Canadian finance podcasts, Build Wealth Canada, who is living the dream. FULLY RETIRED and MORTGAGE FREE at 32 he is doing the d...
Apr 11, 2020•54 min•Season 4Ep. 69
