It's Way Back Wednesday good people and today we are bringing back Budging the Budget! In these pandemic times budgeting is critical. Take a listen and be safe. It's time to Budge the Budget people! The first step to taking control of your finances. You can go old school with it or use the latest software but the most important thing is to get started. We brought back the Credit King, Derek Powe budgets his way through life to travel the world first class, buy homes and plan for retirement...nic...
Apr 08, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 69
Before you go for that Reverse Mortgage...We're going to chop it up to find out is it worth it? Can I work it? Can I put my thing down flip it and reverse it?! #$%%%$$#! Yep, this episode we are breaking down the whole business of Reverse Mortgages. Come on, we've all seen the late-night informercials but how many of us really know how they work? We'll drill down to figure out if this is a product that is for you or loved one or not. And, yes we'll jump on any opportunity to quote the great Miss...
Apr 04, 2020•41 min•Season 4Ep. 68
It's Way Back Wednesday good people and today we are bringing back The Credit King! Pod'up and take notes... If you spend 3-4 hours per day scouring the internet for travel reward deals and have created a 15 credit-card spreadsheet that is detailed down to the last available dollar, then you and our guest, Derek Lowe, have a few things in common. Did we mention he is not even 30 yet!! Sit back and pod's because who knew credit could be take you around the world first class for less than a hundre...
Apr 01, 2020•46 min•Season 4Ep. 67
TBGWGC is closing out Women's History Month with a bang, or should I say a billion! America's first female African-American Billion Dollar Business Owner, Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder of Act One Business Solutions is on the mic. JBH gives up the keys to her success, her thoughts on how Covid-19 will change the future of work forever, as well as, how to prepare today for careers of tomorrow. Click in and Pod'up because gems like these don't get dropped everyday. A financial S-Hero is in the bui...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Hello Pod People! This episode sums up the purpose of why do this financial literacy. We're talking Generational Wealth! Building, protecting, and passing on wealth. We're honing in on the selfless act of what you can do in a lifetime to pass on wealth to the next generation. We switch things around this episode by having both Arlington, Matt host and Shaun as guest. And, we spice it up with our special guest, Brooklyn Real Estate Broker, Investor and Instructor, David Germain. Support this show...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 63
This epsiode we are going back! Waaaaaayyyy back! Back in time to ask ourselves the age-old question...if we knew then what we know now...what we do differently? We a few falls, wins, near-misses, under our belts what would we go back and tell our younger selves? What would we invest in? How would our choices have differed? Experience is sometimes your best teacher. Pod'up good people! Buckle up as we a trip to the past so we can create a bright financial future! Support this show http://support...
Mar 12, 2020•27 min•Season 4Ep. 62
Newsflash! This show we talk about what's trending and today it's the Coronavirus. We dive right into what's the financial impact, how the market has been affected, what the investments you can take advantage of, and how do I prepare. Today we talk about how we weather this Coronavirus hurricane. Pod'up people let's get clear on this Coronoavirus. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 06, 2020•21 min•Season 4Ep. 61
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 real estate, global investment options and more! Pod'up good people! We're going back In the Bag! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2020•31 min•Season 4Ep. 60
Ooooooh Ladies First! This episode we celebrate the success of women of color and their impact on business globally. We're tilting our hats to female entrepreneurs of color like Rihanna, Prime Minister Mia Motley, Janice Howroyd Bryan, and Sheila Johnson. Pod'up good people we're giving some love to black girls who are running the world! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 20, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 59
What's up pod people! This week is a very special episode where we discuss The Great Kobe Bryant. We look at the Mamba Mentality and how applied to your finances can take you to your money to MVP status....MOST VALUABLE PORTFOLIO!!! This is also an intimate conversation where 'The Black Guys' share some of their intimate stories and moments they experienced having worked with the man himself the effect it had on them financially, in business and in life in general. The spirit of Kobe Bryant is i...
Feb 12, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 58
It's time to get back to basics good people! Yep! We pulled out a credit card statement and some credit card offers and we walk you through them line by line. Too many of us are glazing the bold and fine print which could be costing us lots of money. We're talking the equivalent of a mortgage payment kinda money!!! No wonder it's taking forever to pay that balance off so now it feels like you've got 30-year mortgage! It's time that we get a good handle on credit cards and learn how to treat them...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Hey this show we dig deep into the the mailbag to answer YOUR question. It's our monthly episode to answer our listeners financial questions from credit to real estate to the business of cannabis! It's so dope to get hear what's on your mind. Pod'up good people and let's get it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2020•41 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Calling all 30 Somethings! We have Keren Margolis, the beautiful, brilliant, funny Comedian who is ready to start 'adulting' and get serious about her financial future. Don't get it twisted! This very honest conversation will appeal to people of all ages as Keren does a deep dive in navigating steps to building wealth. Pod'up good people! Let's go. Keren Margolis is a New York-based comedian and writer who performs at venues throughout the city. Keren has appeared on Inside Amy Schumer and is a ...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Happy, Prosperous New Year Family! This episode Dionne, Shaun and Matt discuss THEIR favorite episodes for 2019 and their financial plans for 2020. Two Black Guys with Good Credit is not only show that 'talks the talk' but 'walks the walk'! Pod'up good people! Let's get it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 09, 2020•32 min•Season 5Ep. 55
Happy New Year Pod people! We bring you Part 2 of our top tips to round out our 2020 Financial Vision Board. New decade, new mindset, new action is what we're going for to create that new financial future. And, we totally get it! 20 tips seems like a lot to implement all at once. If you start with making 10 changes, 5 or just 1 that is still progress in the right directions. Small change, big impact! 2020 Vision for all...Let's go! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Aca...
Jan 01, 2020•14 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Who doesn't love a good vision board? We do! Pod'up good people, Two Black Guys with Good Credit is laying out some helpful strategies to create your 2020 Financial Vision! It's a new year and a new decade so let's set it off by getting your financial plan in order. It's a time to get clear, a little uncomfortable and whole lot intentional to make those financial goals a reality. Let's go! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Dec 26, 2019•16 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Hey good people it's Part 2 of our Holiday Hacking show! Listen up as Matt, Shaun and Dionne give you their top 20 holiday hacks for the season. This show upholds Shaun's financial motto..."Keep Your Money in Your Damn Pocket!" Get your pens, iPads, notebooks or whatever you use take notes because this show will have you writing ideas from beginning to end! Pod'up good savvy, frugal, last-minute shopping people! It's Holiday Hacking Part 2, Let's get it! Support this show http://supporter.acast....
Dec 19, 2019•24 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Ho! Ho! Ho! Pod Family! It's that time of year again where we celebrate the holidays, eating, drinking and gifting! So gift shopping is merry affair this a merry experience we're bringing you our Holiday Hacking Series you won't want to miss --even Scrooge would be proud! On this episode, Chazeen Pemberton shares her holiday gift budgeting hack ideas. FYI Ms. Pemberton was able to buy 9 awesome gifts on a $300 budget...shhhhhhh...lock in good people because we are Holiday Hacking for 2019! CHAZE...
Dec 11, 2019•39 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Hey pod family! This episode is all about The Big Check! Whether it's $500, $5000 or a $500, 000 one day you will receive a large sum check. If used correctly this check can be the game changer on your journey to generational wealth. Former NFL star player CJ Smith joins us on this conversation, someone who knows firsthand what it's like to have big, fat checks start flowing into his bank account and having to learn how to navigate this new windfall. We're talking big money, beaucoup dollars, TH...
Dec 04, 2019•38 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Gotta gig, wanna gig, need a gig? This is episode we look at what this gig economy is really about and what are the financial implications. Is it here to stay, what are the best gig jobs out there or is gigging even the way to go? To gig or not to gig that is the question. Pod'up good people because the 'The Gig is Up!' Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 27, 2019•52 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Sole Proprietorship, LLCs, Partnerships and Corporation...decisions, decisions, decisions! Shaun can't decide how to structure his next business venture so brings it to the Two Black Guys with Good Credit family to hash it out. We explore all options to help him 'Legalize' his business. Pod'up good people it's time to get into it and Legalize It!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 22, 2019•54 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Is the Feeling Mutual? That's is the question! We're going to find out what the vibe is on mutual funds as we unpack the world of mutual funds from Bond Funds, Stock Funds, Index Funds to yes, even Weed Funds! All emotions aside, we thought it was time to delve into this investment vehicle as we continue to explore this journey to wealth. Roll up! Better yet Pod'up good people and find out is 'The Feeling Mutual'! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Nov 15, 2019•31 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Gimme the loot! Gimme the loot! Put your hands up! It’s a robbery! Yep, that’s right we are robbing ourselves! It’s time we rob ourselves to save for ourselves. We go deep to provide techniques to be a savvy saver. Even if you already are saving we provide ways to save more. You wanna become a thrifty thief? Pod’up good people and let us teach you HOW TO ROB YOURSELF! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 03, 2019•36 min•Season 4Ep. 47
This show we roll up our sleeves and get down and dirty to discuss how best to negotiate in your professional and personal life! To learn how to improve your negotiating hustle we called in the negotiation guru, Kwame Christian, the host of the #1 negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything. Some hear the word negotiate and their palms start to sweat. Well, Kwame going to make sure that by the end of the show you Don’t Hate. Negotiate! Pod’up good people!…Let’s go! Kwame Christian, Esq....
Oct 28, 2019•44 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Hey good people this episode we decided to sit back, analyze, and Question the Recession! That’s right question the current economy and when and if the economy will rescind. Also, and how do we prepare for a recession? We looked at all the variables that can trigger a recession, including the “the blonde tweeting elephant’! Let’s pod’up people and figure this out!!! Question the Recession…let’s get it!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Sep 30, 2019•47 min•Season 3Ep. 45
We are getting down and dirty discussing interest rates and the effect it has on us —the common folk! We bring our old friend Arlington back to help us chop it up and get our heads around what is the best move, do you move as the Federal Reserve raises and lowers interest rates. So pod’up good people and let’s get this interest rate limbo party up and popping’!! How low can you go! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 29, 2019•55 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Hey family! In this episode we will be discussing how to Monetize the Socializing! Dat’s right - most of us spend way too much time on social media and I believe time is money!! So why not learn how to earn money while clicking LIKE or thumbs up!! Switch your Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp notifications to DND for the next half hour and listen in as we interview beauty guru Chizi Duru , fitness guru Chanel Delisser , and comedian David Beckles Jr as they instruct us on how to Moneti...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 43
Hey family guess what??? iI it’s CLEAN, it’s FREE!! On this special episode in celebration of our upcoming 8-week financial series at Brooklyn Borough Hall with Borough President, Eric Adams. We enjoyed an enlightening, inspiring round-table conversation with some of our Financially CLEAN students from past and present. We discuss the need for financial literacy and the immediate impact our program has made on their lives. This episode will inspire and motivate you to reach your life goals and s...
Jun 29, 2019•54 min•Season 3Ep. 42
On this episode we are interviewing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to discuss the importance of financial literacy. President Adams is on a mission to pass legislation to mandate that financial literacy is taught in high schools. President Adams delivers the “straight talk” on the need for financial literacy. You don’t want to miss this episode! The President and Two Black Guys with Good Credit see the need to act now! We are providing FREE financially literacy workshops commencing August...
May 30, 2019•37 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Hey Ladies get your net worth up and dance…come on! That’s right this episode we celebrate Women’s History Month we want to encourage all women to shift their focus from income to the almighty NET WORTH. Self-made millionaire and Financial Coach, Alicia Holmes is our guest is going to breakdance, eh em, breakdown how to play and win the net worth game. Pod’up good people, it’s time to shake things up and shake a leg. If building a financially secure future for you and your family for generations...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 40
