Two Black Guys with Good Credit

In this episode, Shaun and Russel peer into their crystal ball to explore which jobs are disappearing and which ones will be in high demand in the future. In an AI-driven economy, the world is evolving at lightning speed. Pod'up, people—let's make sure you're prepared and not bringing a knife to a gunfight!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hammer time! This episode we celebrates Russel's dream home construction. We discuss the in's and out's of building your own home and discover this hustle is not for the weak! Pod'up people and let's put wood to nail and brick to mortar! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I'm pumped to have my good friend Chris Sainsbury, owner of CrossFit, in the building! We're diving into the real talk about what it takes to be a true community entrepreneur. Chris didn't just build a business — he built a movement. Pod'up, lock in, and let's break down the magic behind his success!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Going back to where it all began! Getting back to the the fundamentals. This episode we will be getting into credit deeper than the IRS. We will discuss the ins and outs of credit, how to leverage your credit, the cost of bad credit and how to reap the rewards of good credit. YOUR money is YOUR money and this episode will teach you how to keep your money where it belongs - 'in your pocket!"Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode of Two Black Guys with Good Credit, Shaun steps in as the “One Black Guy with Good Credit” to break down the myths and truths about tariffs. He cuts through the noise and delivers a clear, easy-to-digest explanation to help you understand what tariffs really mean—and why everyone's talking about them. Pod up, good people, and let's get to the bottom of the tariff talk!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In loving memory of my brother Arlington Forbes and to ensure his voice and messages continue to live, we will replay classic episodes co-hosted with Arlington. He was wise beyond his years and we felt replaying his classic episodes will keep his messages current and he will continue to inspire and bless us all.What's up pod people! This week is a very special episode where we discuss The Great Kobe Bryant. We look at the Mamba Mentality and how applied to your finances can take you to your money to MVP status....MOST VALUABLE PORTFOLIO!!! This is also an intimate conversation where 'The Black Guys' share some of their intimate stories and moments they experienced having worked with the man himself the effect it had on them financially, in business and in life in general. The spirit of Kobe Bryant is in the building! Let's get it!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Shaun and Russel go in on what not to do when you're broke. We're all for faking it till you make it—but driving a Porsche while crashing in your parents' basement? Nah, that ain't it. Pod' up—let's get to it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time — Wayback Wednesday!Are you the hunter or the hunted? In this episode, we're taking aim at the shady world of Predatory Lending. Shaun is fired up, and Two Black Guys with Good Credit is locked and loaded to keep you out of the crosshairs.Tune in — we're going hunting!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, Shaun and Russel break down the do's and don'ts of making deals. Building wealth and making deals go hand in hand. So pod up and catch the vibes—learn how to sharpen your deal-making game. It's the art of the deal—let's go!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wayback Wednesday and we thought during these pandemic times it was important to discuss Life Insurance. We brought back one of our fav episodes to break it down. That's right Get a Life and pod up!Get a Life! That's right, we said it, "Get a Life...Insurance Policy". If you keel over right now, are your loved ones protected? Have you even taken a good hard look at life insurance to see what your options are? Term, Whole Life --"insurance is a huge generational wealth building tool",they say, "insurance is a scam", they say, "we all need it", they say. Yo, they say a lot so, we're getting to the bottom of it on this week's episode. Lock in and pod up because it may be time for you to "Get a Life!" on Two Black Guys with Good Credit!!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we break down how AI is revolutionizing investing and shaping the future of finance. Your new financial advisor? AI! Pod'up, people—this is one episode you don't want to miss!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode dives deep into the raw, gritty, and unfiltered reality of the entrepreneurial hustle. Shaun teams up with his new best friend, Russel Bramwell, to break down the grind and carve out a path to success like never before. Pod' up, good people—it's time to get your hustle on!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're bringing back a classic episode from 2018 to 2025—Debt Don't Fret! Having debt doesn't mean game over. Not all debt is bad, especially when you learn how to be strategic—whether it's digging yourself out or using OPM (Other People's Money) to build wealth.So pod' up, take notes… it's Debt Don't Fret 2025!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we want you to tune out the noise of CNN and Fox News and focus on the opportunities in today's economy. Wealth is being redistributed, and people are making millions. This isn't about politics or being pro-anyone—it's about shifting your mindset, eliminating fear, and positioning yourself to secure the bag.Pod'up, good people—let's get paid!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! A new season of Two Black Guys with Good Credit is here, and we're kicking things off with a bang. Shaun is celebrating his newly minted perfect credit score—850! He's dropping gems and insights to help you get there too. Pod up, good people—you don't want to miss this episode: The Perfect Credit Score.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Two Black Guys with Good Credit Family,Yes it's been a minute but we are back! This 5 part series entitled "About the Biz" was an amazing event I (Shaun Lynda) had the pleasure of doing in partnership with The MET Museum, Good Shepherd Services, and Richard Beavers Gallery. This event focus was to provide a young urban perspective of what it takes to succeed in a number of careers and industries.Pod'up good people and take a listen to Part 5!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Two Black Guys with Good Credit Family,Yes it's been a minute but we are back! This 5 part series entitled "About the Biz" was an amazing event I (Shaun Lynda) had the pleasure of doing in partnership with The MET Museum, Good Shepherd Services, and Richard Beavers Gallery. This event focus was to provide a young urban perspective of what it takes to succeed in a number of careers and industries.Pod'up good people and take a listen to Part 4!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Two Black Guys with Good Credit Family,Yes it's been a minute but we are back! This 5 part series entitled "About the Biz" was an amazing event I (Shaun Lynda) had the pleasure of doing in partnership with The MET Museum, Good Shepherd Services, and Richard Beavers Gallery. This event focus was to provide a young urban perspective of what it takes to succeed in a number of careers and industries.Pod'up good people and take a listen to Part 3!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Two Black Guys with Good Credit Family,Yes it's been a minute but we are back! This 5 part series entitled "About the Biz" was an amazing event I (Shaun Lynda) had the pleasure of doing in partnership with The MET Museum, Good Shepherd Services, and Richard Beavers Gallery. This event focus was to provide a young urban perspective of what it takes to succeed in a number of careers and industries.Pod'up good people and take a listen to Part 2!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Two Black Guys with Good Credit Family,Yes it's been a minute but we are back! This 5 part series entitled "About the Biz" was an amazing event I (Shaun Lynda) had the pleasure of doing in partnership with The MET Museum, Good Shepherd Services, and Richard Beavers Gallery. This event focus was to provide a young urban perspective of what it takes to succeed in a number of careers and industries.Pod'up good people and take a listen to Part 1!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interest rates falling to where do we stash the cash??? This episode we break it down the best places to stash your money. Pod'up good people let's get it poppin!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello good people, this episode is all about resetting. Taking a honest review of your 2024 financial goals and seeing if you're on target and if not reassess or making alternate plan. This so will either mess with your conscious or make you feel you're on the right financial track for 2024. Pod'up good people and let's review this year's financial goals.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss with the decline in inflation but yet the rise in grocery prices. This makes no sense and it even has economist scratching their heads. Well, we at Two Black Guys with Good Credit have the answers....so let's pod up good people and listen up!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back!! Yes, Matt and Shaun are back for a new season with Financial Tips to make sure you live or begin to live that financial free life. This episode we discuss the Top Financial Spring Cleaning Tips that will assist you with keeping your finances in order. Pod'up good people and let's get it started!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Matt and Shaun provide 7 ways to consolidate that high credit card debt. They provide great tips on how to lower your interest rates and your monthly payments. Pod'up good people you don't want to miss this episode!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello good people, this episode Matt and Shaun provide the 6 key ingredients to achieve success. If you apply these ingredients to your life regardless of what you do we GUARANTEE you will achieve SUCCESS!! Pod'up because this episode is for you!!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High-earning Americans who previously shunned discount stores like the Dollar Store and The Dollar Tree are now spending time looking in the aisles looking for bargains. Discount or thrift shopping is now not only for the tight budget families but for the rich and famous. This episode we discuss why the sudden change. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post COVID employers are either demanding you to come back to work at the office, allowing a flex schedule, or continue to let you work from home. Today's episode discuss what is the best move for you! Matt and Shaun break down what makes the most sense and what will help further your career. Pod'up people and lets figure this out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year HipHop is celebrating its 50th anniversary and we decided to "Two Black Guys" it and talk about the financial impact has had over the last 50 years. Has communities benefitted or is just an elite 1%. I love my HipHop but lets talk money and HipHop, pod up ggod people and let's get it crackin!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got sooo much great feedback from our previous Foolish Pride Episode so we decided to do a part 2. For all of those that still have this foolish pride or know people who annoy you with that self absorbed talk this episode is for you. Pod'up good people let's go!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food ain't cheap people! Grocery prices are up 5.8% more expensive in May than they were a year ago. Menu prices have risen 8.3% over the past year. Together, food prices jumped 6.7% throughout the year, once again outpacing overall annual inflation, which came in at 4%. We have to be smart they way we buy groceries and eat out. Pod'up good people because we have some food hacks you're going to love!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is for all the frugal people out there or the people that over spend and do not have financial discipline. Matt and Shaun drop some gems on how to limit your spending and begin that financial journey of wealth creation. You don't want to miss this episode and you already cheap people this episode is free!! Pod'up people, let's go!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self praise is no praise!! Are you always talking about yourself, not willing to eat humble pie, or feel certain things are beneath you! Success is achieved by putting your foolish pride aside. This episode Matt and Shaun list the top ten things people do or don't do that is just dumb foolish pride! Pod'up good people because foolish pride is becoming an epidemic and we need to cancel it!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Pod Family, our parent organization Financially CLEAN, hosted by Shaun Lynda, is conducting a 4 week investment series. This episode takes an in depth look at the number of ways you can invest your money or as Shaun would like to say "have your money work for you". Get your note pad and your pen because this web series is definitely going to inspire.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Shaun and Terry provide some "do's and don'ts" when it comes to budgeting during college. We are joined by a couple of college students and one being Shaun's infamous son Chase! You don't want to miss this episode. Pod'up good people let's get this show started!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hotel prices and airfares up substantially compared to a year ago might cause some people to reconsider their summer vacation plans. This episode Terry and Shaun discuss the trade-offs some travelers are making . Pod'up people this episode is going to help have that vacay with money in your pocket!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Terry and Shaun provide helpful tips how to strengthen your position or worth at your workplace. This current job market is very volatile and unless you make an effort to posiotn yourself as an "MVP" employee you could be next! Also, we give you some tips if the inevitable happens how to find another job.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Pod Family, our parent organization Financially CLEAN, hosted by Shaun Lynda, is conducting a 5 week financial literacy series. This episode takes an in depth look at creating your brand . Get your note pad and your pen because this web series is definitely going to inspire.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscription price creep is real, and new data show that more consumers are rejecting higher prices on some of their favored subscription streaming and delivery services. But it doesn't have to be all or nothing! This episode we discuss ways to push back against price creeps. Pod'up people and let's figure this out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we discuss a topic near and dear to our hearts: Escaping the rat race. It's no secret that the middle class often gets stuck in a financial trap of working hard only to pay bills. But why? Mat and Shaun provide the top 5 reasons why people can't escape this never ending rat race. Pod'up people you don't want to miss this episode, Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you scroll through apartment listings, you're taking note of each property's price, size, location, and amenities. When you find a rental that you believe will work for your lifestyle and budget, it's time to schedule a tour. Your prospective landlord will (hopefully) disclose everything required by law, but don't expect them to voluntarily get into the nitty-gritty of what living in (and paying for) your apartment will be like. That's your responsibility to find out. This episode we comprised a list of the top questions to ask your potential landlord and as a bonus we list top questions not to ask your landlord of color!Pod'up good people it's time to figure out the questions to ask and just as important the questions not to ask.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deadline to file your taxes is April 18th. All of the major changes to tackle COVID are all set to expire which may have direct impact on your tax filings. You don't want to leave money on the table or pay our favorite Uncle Sam more than he deserves. Pod'up good people and let's make sure we get all that we deserve and maybe a little more (shhhhhhh)!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To be successful in business, there are specific skills that you need to have. It's not just about making money and learning skills from an MBA, although that is an integral part. You need to be able to negotiate, manage people and projects, and make decisions quickly. Pod'up and let's look at some essential skills you need to succeed in business.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running a small business with a partner can be both challenging and rewarding. It also has several advantages and disadvantages. Unfortunately, finding a reliable, trustworthy business partner isn't easy, which is why so many entrepreneurs team up with their family or friends to start a business. On the surface, it may seem like partnering with someone you know is easier, but that's not always the case. And, if you get it wrong, it can fracture a friendship, a marriage or a family relationship. This episode Terry and Shaun breakdown what a business partnership is all about! Pod'up good people and let's break it down!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The deadline to file income taxes this year is April 18.This episode Matt and Shaun discuss tips to help you avoid confusion and pitfalls. Pod'up good people and let's get this show poppin!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing financial strain and looser regulations are driving more Americans to make early withdrawals from their 401(k) or IRA retirement accounts. This episode Terry and Shaun discuss the risks people should consider before taking money out. Pod up people and take a listen to a few of Shaun's secret tips to leverage your 401k or IRA. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss one of the most important ingredients to achieve success….being an asshole! Yep we used a little profanity to drive a strong message home. This one is R rated but needed! Pod up people let's go!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's real estate market may have some home buyers nervous and reluctant to purchase a home. This episode Matt and Shaun discuss today's buyers market and why it's an excellent time to jump in despite the higher interest rates. Pod up people let's get it!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ok Two Black with Good Guys Family this episode we demystify the myths and the truths about what affects your credit score. This episode you need to share with your friends and family because the untruths about credit is running rapid. Pod' up people and let the truth be told!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Terry and I break down the top 7 ways to get your finances in check. It's never too late and we provide you with simple adjustments you can make to get it right! Pod'up good people and let's get this show started!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Black-White wealth gap in the U.S. has prevented many people from passing down substantial wealth to future generations. Terry and Shaun discuss why the wealth gap persists and provide proactive approaches to closing this gap. Pod'up good people and let's start this Black History Month with some positive conversation! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.