Bougie Black Brother

From the Hood to Middle Class redux

Today Chaz and I  return to our financial series with revisiting plans we helped Jermey with on our last Financial episode.  The major long term goals we had Jermeey addressing were A new bank account, a credit card and what would be his new living arrangement (purchase and renting).  We get something totally unexpected but hold on to hope that our advice would not fall on deaf ears.

Healthy Eating while maintaining a budget

Today Chaz and I talk about the importance of healthy eating and working with a budget that would not kill your paycheck. We talk about bulk shopping (Sam's, Costco's, B.J's) and Organic buying with specialty markets (farmers markets, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Fresh Market).  With the fast pace of millineals in this era.  They need options in order to budget their paycheck, reduce the chance of getting sick and how do you add eating to your enjoyment.

Simpler Wines Rose (Trader Joe's) Revised

Simpler Wines combines the convenience of a can with a delightfully, Italian vino frizzante (sparkling wine). In Simpler Wines White, notes of juicy honeydew and fresh cut herbs provide sweet sippability, complementing such savory pairings as fresh bread & olives or Parmigiano Reggiano. The elegant, mineral notes and red fruit flavors of Simpler Wines Rosé are a natural fit for fresh pasta, seafood or sweets.

This wine isn't anything I would normally drink but the hoopla about it in Trader Joe's made me seek it out and give it a taste.  I actually drunk it and tried my best to pull out what I thought would be some kind of flavor.  Not quality, not aromas or real taste.  But a fair shot with this tasting.  

Trader Joe's Charles Shaw Merlot

Charles Shaw is a brand of "extreme value", bargain-priced wine. ... These wines were introduced at Trader Joe's grocery stores in California at a price of $1.99 per bottle, earning the wines the nickname "Two Buck Chuck" and eventually sold 800 million bottles

Bright medium dusty garnet color. Bright, funky, fruity earthy toasty aromas of plums, black currants, toffee, and planked cedar with a crisp, dry full body and a warming, subtle, easy finish with firm, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak

Google I/O 2017 Review

This episode of Tech Talk we review the highlights and Alicia's visit during the Google I/O conference in Mountain View Ca.  Alicia compares the previous year's conference to the current one and highlights the standout issues she experienced.

Like always we break off topic comparing the other major players in their sector (Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, Facebook) with the products and innovations that came out during this conference.

Finances and Black Hair

This episode of CarWaxx we talk to a few ladies on how their hair is part of there everyday life and who they are.  But at the same time we talk about how ladies do what they have to do to balance that life and the personal decision on how they want their hair.  We talk about natural hair, weaves, extensions, et cetera. Also what impact does their hair choices impact their financial situation and societys reception of women of color who wear their natural hair.

Then, is there a market for women of color to capitalize on the huge billion dollar hair market, or is it something the corporate world and black society leaves in the hand of others?  And does this have  any effect on a woman self esteem?  Big question!!

Coming from the hood and into the middle class (Changes)

On this Episode of our financial series, Chaz and I speak to Jeremy Jacobs a member from the group Welcome to the Wall .  This young gentleman from humble beginnings has achieved a lot in his life thus far to do better and be better.  His unique work experience and life experience lead us to add him into our discussion about handling your finances under different circumstances.  

Such as:

- Travel for your job                   -  Per diem
- Building relationships               -  Vehicle, Uber, Public Transportation
- Savings, investment                - Banking

A good discussion for young Millennials who work under different conditions

Setting up your crib with budgeting in mind

This episode on financing and living, Chaz and I talk about how to hook up your place and not look cheap, but go with the essentials of day to day necessities. But at the same time, acquire a few comfort things for your guest and your time alone.  We explore the Zen space and what it means for your space and for others.  Chaz is Crazy :0

Finances and Relationships

Welcome back to our continued series on Finances and the black community.  my co-host is here with me Chaz Jenkins from Welcome to the wall podcast.  Tonight we are stretching the topic with our special quest Teniqua Underwood aka Solestarr. Which is About finances and relationships. Likely to be a lively topic with interesting perspectives.  So sit back and enjoy this session of Old CarrWaxx.

Rent or Buy (is there a real choice)

Todays session on our Black folks and finance series. Chaz and I talk about the options that we have when it comes to investing in a home or investing before you get a job.  The pros and cons of renting and buying a home.  Some times its an option other times its a choice.  We discuss the opinions of economist and financial experts who sees that rushing out to buy a home isn't always the first choice. But, what do you think?