Manage Your Damn Money: The Podcast

In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm take a look at big pieces of news they missed over the last several weeks, and look ahead to what it will take for the incoming Biden-Harris administration to overcome the still worsening COVID-economy in the U.S.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

A global pandemic has brought yet another economic crisis to all of our doorsteps. But where there is crisis and disruption always comes the opportunity to innovate. In this episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm take a look at how this moment might serve as the perfect opportunity to start a business or to begin tinkering with a new side-hustle. Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the way Millennials manage their money? Ben & Malcolm explore this question on this episode of #MYDM.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

Land is one of the most precious, unchanging assets one can own. But when a landowner dies, there are means by which wealthier interests can take over land that was meant for their next generation. In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm explore "heir's property" and how land owners can preserve their family's right to the land they own, even after going on to glory.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

In the last few months, various companies, organizations, and institutions have made statements, and rolled out plans to combat racism and bias in professional work settings. In this episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm evaluate so called, "commitments to diversity and inclusion” across the landscape of corporate America. Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

Manage Your Damn Money co-host, Malcolm Ethridge, joins Shawn Williams to discuss the road #MYDM has traveled to where it is today, and offers insight for Millennials trying to plan their finances amid a global pandemic. 

One of the more odd occurrences in the world of money since the beginning of the Coronavirus has the been the stock market's seemingly inconsistent, and disconnected movement in relation to job losses and general economic indicators.  In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm will take a look at the American stock market and how new stock traders could be affecting how the market is moving in unexpected ways.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

Who benefits from a system that oppresses a group of people based on the color of their skin? Why is it so critical to a capitalist economy to have Black people occupy the socioeconomic “bottom”?   In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm will break down the history and economics of racism in capitalist America. Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

The COVID-19 pandemic has made sickness and death a reality for more people and families than is comfortable to say aloud. It is for this reason on this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm explore the importance of planning for your demise in normal times, and in the middle of a global pandemic. Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

With two recent instances of government bailouts, the Great Recession of 2008 and now the Coronavirus pandemic, Ben & Malcolm explore the question of who REALLY deserves a bailout when the economic ism hits the fan. Big, publicly traded companies or little ole regular Americans?

With our new, dystopian future settling in as our hard-to-believe present, Ben & Malcolm return to Manage Your Damn Money recording their first virtual show since the coronavirus has taken its hold in the United States.  In this episode, your favorite money show hosts take their first step in bringing perspective to the impact COVID-19 and the quickly deteriorating US economy is having on our money.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

What show about money and personal finances is giving you uninterrupted instrumentals? #MYDM, that's who! Enjoy as our co-creator, @BeatsByBeemen, takes you on a magical, musical journey.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

Are the ethics which drive our approach to charitable giving in the United States right? Is the practice of wealthy people and organizations defining the terms of the work charitable organizations do correct? Or might our prism of who leads how charitable work gets done need a tune-up? Ben & Malcolm explore this question on #MYDM.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

The stock market has continued its deep downward trend since fears of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have quickly begun to settle in as an economic reality.  In this episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm explore what actually happens when world events cause market and economic tension, and discuss what cash-money-millionaires do when the stock market tanks.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

Many things have stood in the way of individuals taking a step toward learning more about the stock market. Be it fear or lack of knowledge, Ben & Malcolm take this particular moment in time to walk down memory lane and recount their evolution as self-taught investors.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

Without pension funds, a boatload of student loan debt and a seemingly shaky Social Security infrastructure, it isn’t clear yet whether the Millennial generation will ever have the chance retire. On this episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm explore what it will take for the Millennial generation to experience (hopefully) a somewhat comfortable retirement. Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

As it is with every introduction of a new year, getting yourself together to make improvements over your previous year is always a goal. In this back-to-basics episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm will prescribe your 2020 personal finance checklist. Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

In a very special episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm pay homage to their fallen hero, Kobe Bryant, and honor his evolution as a proponent for women's sports by taking a look at the progression of pay equity for women competing in professional sports. Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

One of the biggest milestones in American life is the purchase, maintenance and enjoyment of a home. But what happens when it's time to sell it??? Taxes, agent payments, modifications and renovations - all these will impact your bottom line.  In this episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm welcome Washington, DC-based realtor, Yony Kifle, to the show to explain the particulars behind selling a home.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Guest: @yourdmvteam Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/

There’s one number that stands as the gatekeeper between you and major purchases like a home or a new car - it’s your credit score. In this episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm welcome credit improvement professional, Momodou Mambouray, to the show to outline the specifics of how to improve your credit score.  Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Guest: @maxcreditscore Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manageyourdamnmoney/