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We all begin the New Year with a fresh and revived spirit, and we mentally reset ourselves to focus on goals we want to accomplish during the year. Now some common resolutions that we may set for ourselves may include losing weight, investing money, traveling, or just scratching something off of our bucket list. The problem with most New Year's Resolutions is that after a couple of months into the New Year, those resolutions become an afterthought and they never come to fruition.&...

The Business Plug

When you're an entrepreneur there are many hats that you have to wear when creating a successful business. You have to figure out the best strategy on marketing, creating cash flow, accounting, and numerous other aspects that goes into running a company. In episode 8, Duke of All Trades and Ezekiel Kendrick sat down with Linda Murray Bullard aka The Business Plug. Linda is an expert strategist that helps newly developed businesses create sound business plans, and loca...

Have you made financial mistakes in the past which have caused a black eye on your credit? Have your low credit scores caused you to be denied a loan for a house, car, or even a credit card? It can be an embarrassing feeling to be denied credit, but know that you are not alone. The process starts with you in making that mindset shift to better your credit. In this episode Ezekiel and Duke of All Trades sat down with Van Wheeler the owner of VW Financial. Van is a credi...

When you are creating your business it is important to choose the correct entity for your company. Should your company be a C Corp, S Corp, sole proprietorship, non- profit, LLC (Limited Liability Corporation), or another business entity altogether. The thought of that alone can be overwhelming and seem like a daunting task which may hold some people back from moving forward with forming their business. In this episode Ezekiel and Duke of All Trades define each b...

If you are hunting for your next home, you already know that the real estate market is extremely competitive. In the midst of your search there may be some questions you might ask yourself when purchasing a house. What's the first step in purchasing a home? Who pays the realtor fees? How much do I pay for closing cost? How do I get financing? In episode 5, Ezekiel and Duke of All Trades sat down with Atlanta real estate expert Brenda Shaw. Brenda brea...

Managing your monthly expenses is one of the pillars of laying a solid foundation when it comes to taking control of your finances. We live in a world where we have become inundated with paying monthly bills such as TV subscription services, insurance, utility bills, rent, and the list continues to grow. Let’s be honest with ourselves, some of our monthly expenses are excessive, and it’s a good practice to go through your full list of expenses on a quarterly basis. Doing a s...

Do you treat your relationship with money the same as you do your husband, wife, girlfriend, or boyfriend? We all know that long term relationships can be fun, but difficult at times. That is why the relationships that are able to endure the arduous times are built on a foundation of trust, communication, and commitment. In episode three Ezekiel and Duke of All Trades talk about how the same traits that lead to a successful relationship with the “Love of Your Life”, can also...

For some people viewing your credit report can be really confusing. What are credit inquiries? Is this someone else's name on my report? Why is there a collection account? There are a multitude of questions that can be going through your mind when looking at your credit report, which quite candidly can be overwhelming. In this episode Ezekiel and Duke of All Trades tackle these questions, and breakdown the credit report to make it simple to understand.Become part...

In episode 1, Ezekiel and Duke of All Trades sat down and talked about how shifting your mindset is the most important tool in changing your personal finances. We discussed everything from the significance of credit, our own financial pitfalls, and also breaking down the difference between an asset and a liability.Become part of our community and follow us on our social media pages below:InstagramTWO.DOLLAR.SLAPFacebookTwo.dollar.slapTwitterTWO.DOLLAR.SLAP@twoslap