Urban Spinster

On this episode I address financial manipulation by a spouse and the need to have emergency savings in case things go bad.

My guest, blogger Laura Reid and I discuss our thoughts on why scammers like Billy McFarland are so successful and also delve into other documentaries we enjoyed.

Many entrepreneurs don’t have health insurance. It’s expensive, especially when you’re just starting out. But there are ways to cover yourself in the event of an unforeseen illness or injury.

When relationships end, sometimes without warning, we want to know where it went wrong. But is that really the best thing for our emotional health?

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It seems that women are always having to push back against people that seek to take advantage of us, or who are just being uncooperative. Do men have the same issue?

Caribbean Top Model contestant says she was “forced” to chemically straighten her hair. But wasn’t this a choice? When faced with an ultimatum we either stand by our convictions or concede.

I am fascinated with cult documentaries. Why people join them and how the leaders get members to stay. I think today’s racial climate may lend itself to the rise of another group that lures those seeking answers with promises of solving our communities issues.

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I am fascinated with cult documentaries. Why people join them and how the leaders get members to stay. I think today’s racial climate may lend itself to the rise of another group that lures those seeking answers with promises of solving our communities issues.

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My guest Dr. Alvin Abston talks to me about being married 3 times and still having a desire for the right wife.

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We often hear that when praying for something, our “works” are required in order to make it happen. But sometimes we don't wait to find out exactly what that is.