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10 TikToks That Will Have You Making Better Money Moves
Listen, I was slow to board the TikTok train, but I eventually had to hop on. I mean, you can't help but get sucked into watching the ridiculous dances and hilarious skits, whether you have an account or you see them on your Instagram feed. I especially love the ones that are super-relatable, include useful hacks or how-tos, and cover issues we all deal with—particularly those related to money.
These top 10 Tiktok stars are Black women who are great at teaching all of us how to get, keep, and increase our coins. Ain't nothing funny about being broke, but their videos will either help you forget about that rent laughing at your bank account balance or give you some tips you can actually use to defeat your money problems for good. (And hey, sis, if you really love TikToks and want to see more of these, share and comment below. We might just make this a recurring feature.)
1.Melissa of Millennial In Debt
@millennialindebt Intro post: I paid off 102,000 in student loans in 5 years. Then one month later I closed on my first home! 😱 ##personalfinance ##freshprince ##fyp
♬ original sound - Millennial In Debt
She got rid of more than $100,000 in debt and closed on her first home, all on a teacher's salary. The founder of Millennial in Debt calls herself the "Beyonce of Personal Finance" and helps millennials get a handle on their money via her YouTube channel, webinars, and coaching sessions. Yep. Say no more.
2.Carmen of Make Real Cents
Yet another TikTok that tries and convicts my poor overspending, Amazon Prime-loving, just-buy-it, spendaholic self. Carmen is also founder of Budget Better, a resource for people to find ways to make budgeting a priority, and she provides info via her social sites on investing and financial fitness.
3.Tonya Rapley of My Fab Finance
She's an OG money expert, entrepreneur, and founder of My Fab Finance, an education and lifestyle platform that helps millennials reach their personal finance goals. Tonya Rapley has been in the game helping thousands via workshops, speaking engagements, and coaching for more than a decade. Her TikToks (and many of her IG Reels) break down topics like debt reduction and budgeting in a way that puts simplicity and credibility at the forefront.
4.Bola of Clever Girl Finance
@clevergirlfinance Simplify your finances by keeping your bills organized!##learnontiktok ##tiktokpartner ##personalfinance
♬ GOTTA GO - Benny Boy
Clever Girl Finance gives you quick hits on hacks for the usual adult chores (like handling bills), and Bola addresses topics many of us struggle with on the daily. You'll feel a tad less guilty and more empowered to make some changes watching her fun and peaceful videos.
5.Clarissa AKA "The Budget Queen"
@budgetqueen_blog One of the biggest myths I’ve heard about budgeting. 🔗Click the link in my bio to get the FREE Worksheet. ##budgeting##budgettips ##moneytoks #
♬ Berleezy thats some bs - kay
You know that favorite cousin or auntie who will snatch your debit card away after a day of shopping or invite you to her house for a meal afterward so you won't eat out for the fifth time in a week? Clarissa is that woman. Her keep-it-real videos are hilariously informative and make the thought of the dreaded b-word a lot less, well, dreadful.
6.Dannie of Pennies to Wealth
@penniestowealth The steps I took to become debt free when married. ##moneytiktok ##debtfreejourney ##debtfreecommunity ##personalfinance ##budgeting
♬ Steven Universe - L.Dre
Sis was able to conquer $130,000 in debt, and we all know Uncle Sam (or Sallie Mae) doesn't play about that money owed. Dannie offers financial fitness coaching via her platform, Pennies to Wealth, and she's full of resources to get your money right. Her videos are cute, quick and to the point, but cover major impact.
7.Nika of Debt Free Gonna Be
@debtfreegonnabe My budget be so fed up with me 🤣##debtfreejourney ##financetiktok ##debtfreecommunity ##budgeting ##moneytoks ##groupchat
♬ original sound - Nika
I swear the video above perfectly depicts the love-hate relationship my budget and I have had over the years. Nika also offers, through her platform, worksheets, step-by-step tips, and other useful downloadable resources to address budgeting and debt-reduction for all of us who need that extra push in the organization department.
8.Bitch I'm Budgeting
@bitchimbudgeting Having debt aint it!! ##greenscreen ##neneleaks ##debtfreejourney ##moneytips ##personalfinance
♬ original sound - Randy Perry
The great thing about following this journey is that she's dead set in the middle of it, so you'll feel like you have a friend who's pretty much going through some of the same money issues as you are. She's a special education teacher whose goal is to get rid of $19,000 in debt by the end of 2021. Go 'head sis! We're right there with you!
9.Cinneah of Flynanced
If the name doesn't do it, the travel hacks for saving money will. I love flying out affordably while still having an upgraded experience, and her TikToks don't fail when giving the tea on how to do just that. Her platform also empowers millennials to build wealth through travel.
10.Coupon Queen T
@couponqueent I Am NOT A HOARDER. Freaky girl coupon remix ##fyp##couponqueent ##stockpile ##WIP##myhobby
♬ original sound - Coupon Queen T
Who doesn't like the euphoric feeling of walking out of a store with 10 bags of groceries that only set you back 20 bucks? I mean, who? Who? I swear this woman's videos might have you literally holding up the line at your favorite market just to make sure all the discounts were taken off properly, and with no shame to boot. She's a wife and mother who literally takes couponing to a whole 'nother level.
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UnPrisonedhas returned for its highly anticipated second season, delving deeper into the complex dynamics of the Alexander family.
The series premiere comes a year after its debut season garnered rave reviews from fans and critics and earned record-breaking ratings for Hulu's Onyx Collective brand. UnPrisoned's success can be attributed to its raw, relatable themes and comedic appeal.
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's life, the show follows Paige (Kerry Washington), a therapist and single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) --who was released from prison-- moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Throughout UnPrisoned's first season, viewers witnessed how Edwin's incarceration deeply affected Paige's life and relationships. In the series, Paige unpacks her trauma through interactions with her inner child and her online followers. Meanwhile, Edwin is overcoming specific struggles with his own past that led to his life of crime, including a dysfunctional upbringing and his mother's arrest. As the Alexanders attempt to reconcile, new challenges arise.
This new season promises to further explore their unconventional family dynamic. Here are several compelling reasons why season two of UnPrisoned should be on everyone's watchlist.
The Alexander Family Life Is Still In Shambles
UnPrisoned's second season resumes where the series left off, with Paige grappling with the fallout from her troubled therapy practice and Edwin navigating life independently after moving out. Meanwhile, Finn faces his own challenges. The teenager is battling anxiety and seeking information about his father—a topic Paige avoids discussing.
The Alexander Family Are Attending Therapy To Resolve Their Underlying Issues
Amid the chaos in their lives, the Alexander family decides to mend their bond by confronting their past traumas. They seek professional help and attend therapy sessions with a “family radical healing coach,” played by John Stamos, a new cast member. This collective effort aims to unravel the complexities of their shared history and strengthen their relationships.
The process of unraveling each character's internal conflicts and their potential impact on future relationships may clash with Paige's textbook therapy approach. While Paige is used to being in the therapist's seat in both career and family, this forces her into the unfamiliar role of a patient during therapy sessions. This shift would compel her to look in the mirror and try a radically different approach.
The Alexander Family Learned A Big Lesson During A Therapy Session
In therapy, the Alexanders are tasked with addressing their individual traumas to salvage their remaining relationships. One of the family therapist’s eccentric suggestions was an exercise involving a family wrestling match. During this session, Paige faces tough questions about her refusal to share information about Finn's father.
While it's unclear whether this scene is reality or fantasy, the image of the family duking it out in the ring certainly makes for hilarious yet compelling television.
Paige Tries Dating Again Following Failed Relationships
Amid her life's chaos, Paige decides to step back into the dating field. However, her many attempts have left her with mixed results. The dating apps have turned out to be a fail, and an outing with her ex Mal (Marque Richardson), who is also her father's parole officer, doesn’t go quite as expected after he brings an unexpected guest – his new girlfriend.
The situation takes an awkward turn when Mal's new partner learns why the former couple split, partly due to Paige's self-sabotage.
UnPrisoned Is A Perfect Balance Of Comedy And Drama
As a dramedy, UnPrisoned takes a comedic approach to its heavy subjects. The show takes us on a ride with Paige's dating misadventures and navigating a friendship with her ex.
Other lighthearted moments include Edwin's attempts at CPR based on online videos and, of course, the antics of the Alexander family's unconventional new healing coach.
The second season of UnPrisoned is now available on Hulu.
UnPrisoned | Season 2 Trailer | Hulu
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Mariee Revere On Her History-Making Million-Dollar Sales And The Future Of MoonXCosmetics
If the name Mariee Revere sounds familiar, it's probably because you heard of her beauty and skincare brand, MoonXCosmetics, or you may have heard about her history-making achievement of making $1.8 million in less than eight minutes. But before starting her million-dollar brand, Mariee was just a teenager trying to cure her acne.
While she grew up in the skincare capital of the world, South Korea, Mariee didn't really experience breakouts until her senior year of high school. Like many people who get their first breakout, she didn't know what to do, and there weren't many products out there at that time. So she decided to experiment. What she didn't know was that what she came up with would ultimately be her ticket to success.
"When I graduated high school, I moved back to America, Georgia, and I ended up making, like, the oil, the Rose Galore oil, which is like the staple product of my brand. I don't know what made me make it, but I did, and it literally cleared my face up," she tells xoNecole in an exclusive interview.
"I end up selling it as a body oil first because, obviously, I'm 17, [and] don't have any background as an esthetician or anything like that. I just made a product that worked for me, but people bought it and was using it, and I reformulated it, and then it just stuck like with me."
While MoonXCosmetics is known for its facial products, it wants to expand to body care and home. It just released its new product, Moon-Gel body wash, and it's only up from there. As Mariee continues to grow the brand, it's more than likely that she will see more history-making moments. And so far she has.
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When asked if she feels pressure to obtain more of those milestones, she says yes and no. "I did $1.8 [million] again, and then I did $2 million but I feel like now, currently, I don't look at that as one of my goals anymore because [of] the headache and just everything that came with it, but I was thankful and blessed to have that milestone, but now I'm looking for more," she says.
"I want to say more reach than more like fast-paced sales. I do want that. Obviously, every girl wants that, but I do want to have a better overall reach for my brand because I did take two years off so I was able to learn, [and] study a lot of different things. See how things have changed from 2020 to now."
"I did $1.8 [million] again, and then I did $2 million but I feel like now, currently, I don't look at that as one of my goals anymore because [of] the headache and just everything that came with it, but I was thankful and blessed to have that milestone, but now I'm looking for more."
Another part of expanding for any company is hiring people. Finding the right person to help you can be a hassle, especially for business owners who are used to doing all the work themselves. Mariee can relate to this, and she touched on this topic in her documentaryThe Million Dollar Story. She recommends having someone be your "right-hand man" who you trust to handle the ins and outs of the company.
"I could say, definitely get, like a right-hand man to help you within the process because that really was what helped me. I never had a job. I literally was 18 now, being like, you know, the boss of over 30+ employees at one point in time, and I didn't know anything. I didn't know anything about no W-2s, no taxes, no clock in, clock out because all I [have] ever known was my brand," she explains.
"So I definitely partner with people who are very skewed and versed in those areas, and they helped me get through it. Even to this day, I still have my same person helping me with hiring, firing, [and] doing everything that I can right now because I'm still learning. But obviously people get jobs young, so they have way more experience than me, but still learning."
And though she is still learning, one thing she makes sure to stay on top of is being consistent. Consistency is what trips many people up when it comes to achieving goals, but Mariee says it's all about scheduling. Whether it's when to post on social media or email marketing, scheduling it out can make a world of difference. That same practice also works when planning out her future goals for the company.
"Right now, future goals would be to drop at least five more products before the end of the year. We always do outreach, where we do drives and all that, but definitely do way more this year, she says. "Then really dive into body [care], and then hopefully open up MoonXBody underneath MoonXCosmetics to let that branch out and be open and definitely get back consistent."
For more information, visit moonxco.com.
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