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5 Black Financial Influencers You Need to Follow

February 28, 2023 by Amanda Blankenship

5 Black Financial Influencers You Need To Follow

Today is the last day of Black History Month. You really can’t overstate the benefits of taking the time to learn from a diverse group of people. It can help you be more empathetic and increase your knowledge greatly. When it comes to who you are following online, the influencers you listen to should ideally come from a diverse background as well. 

That being said, we’ve taken the time to curate a list of five amazing black financial influencers who are making a huge difference. Whether you are looking for someone inspirational to follow on Instagram or you are searching for a new finance podcast to listen to, take the time to check these influencers out!

1. Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ Aliche

Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ Aliche is one of the more famous people on this list. If you haven’t seen it already, The Budgetnista actually has her very own special on Netflix! Talk about making it big time. However, Tiffany comes from a rather humble background. She takes people under her wing and helps them achieve their financial goals and beyond. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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What is most inspiring about Tiffany is her ability to persevere. She was a preschool teacher who lost her job. Tiffany was able to use her financial know-how to bounce back from that, foreclosure, and an immense amount of debt. Now, she has a multi-million dollar business based on educating others about how to manage their money. Check her out here. 

2. Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance

Bola Sokunbi is a certified financial education instructor (CFEI) and is the face of Clever Girl Finance. Her main goal is to inspire women to take charge of their own finances. She aims to educate her followers about the necessary changes they need to make to improve their own personal lives. And Bola speaks from experience. She paid off $100,000 in debt over three years without a six-figure income. That’s a huge feat!

 

 
 
 
 
 
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In addition to running the blog, Clever Girl Finance, Bola also offers a number of free financial courses about saving, investing, budgeting, and more. On top of that, she also has a YouTube channel and her own podcast. Not to mention, she’s written three of her own books. Those are just a few of the reasons she’s on this list of stand-out black financial influencers. Learn more about her here. 

3. Marc Russell of Better Wallet

Marc Russell is another great influencer to follow for inspiration and money advice. As his Instagram bio says, his main goal is to teach people who weren’t taught about finance growing up how to invest wisely. Marc was in foster care growing up and eventually became a financial advisor on Wall Street. He quit his job and is now helping people better their finances with his courses and the things he shares. 

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His website, Finances in Check, is a portal where people can purchase his Financially Bulletproof course. They can also get more information about Marc’s motto and how he believes he can help people with their money. You can also check him out on Instagram. 

4. Raquel Curtis AKA ‘The Boujee Banker’ 

Raquel Curtis, known as ‘The Boujee Banker‘ online, is another inspirational influencer. I had the chance to chat with her briefly and she has an amazing personal finance journey. At one point, she was holding down multiple jobs as a single mom just trying to make ends meet. Now, she has hundreds of thousands of followers who she is helping with their money. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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On top of sharing finance tips regularly, Raquel also offers a number of free resources. She calls it the “Resource Vault” and you can grab a number of freebies that will help you get your money right. Check her out on Instagram. 

5. Kevin L. Matthews II of BuildingBread

Last, but not least, Kevin L. Matthews II of BuildingBread, is a must-follow if you aren’t already. He is a former financial advisor and has become an investment educator. As with most of the influencers on this list, he offers a lot of information on social media for free. Kevin even offers a free investing guide on his website. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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You’ll want his advice too! He was named in the Investopedia Top 100 Advisors. Kevin was recognized for what he has been able to do for his clients, managing millions of dollars in investments. You want the information he’s giving, trust me. Check him out here. 

Readers, what are some of your favorite black financial influencers to follow? Is there anyone we should add to the list? Let us know in the comments!

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Amanda Blankenship
Amanda Blankenship is a full-time stay-at-home mom. Her family recently welcomed their second child, a baby boy, into the world. She loves writing about various topics, including politics and personal finance. In her spare time, Amanda loves to play with her kids, make food from scratch, crochet, and read.

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