Financial FREEDOM
begins HERE
Free personalized
financial guidance
The Our Money Matters (OMM) hub is supported through a financial grant by the Wells Fargo Foundation and is one of the programs developed by the HBCU Community Development Action Coalition (CDAC). The OMM hub addresses the widening racial wealth gap by offering personalized and innovative tools like a student loan snapshot, car loan calculator, investment analyzer, online courses, access to certified financial planners, and much more.
Get your financial health in order
easily and all in one place.
Whatever your life stage, we've got you covered!
Whether you're a student, an HBCU faculty member, or part of a community organization, everyone can use a little sound financial advice. We can help you discover your "money personality", create a budget so you can pay off student loan debt, buy your first house, or even start planning for retirement. We've got you covered! You will be able to immediately use a customized program that's most likely to work for you to achieve financial freedom! Sign up now to get started!
The HBCU Community Action Development Coalition (CDAC) was developed to build long-term economic opportunities for HBCU/MSI students, faculty, and staff as well as the broader surrounding community residents.
Why is it so important to educate yourself about financial options?
Because knowledge is power and equity begins with financial parity.
Median Household Income
$60,250
$35,400
$42,500
Blacks
Hispanics
Whites
Home Ownership
71.9%
42.4%
46.1%
Blacks
Hispanics
Whites
YOUR MONEY PERSONALITY
Better understand what your previous financial behavior says about you in order to find a personalized plan that's most likely to work for you.
BUDGETING
Learn how to create a budget, deal with unplanned expenses, and start a savings plan.
CREDIT CARD PAY DOWN
Consolidate debt, plan for expenses, set goals, and keep your finances on track
HOME AFFORDABILITY
Find out if you're ready to buy a home, how much you can afford and mortgage options
AUTO BUY VS. LEASE
Compare the two options, understand the pros and cons and find out which will work best for you
CREDIT SCORE
Learn why a strong score is so important and access your individual credit score in two minutes or less
INVESTMENT ALLOCATION
Find out the basics of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds and the best ways to balance a portfolio to grow wealth and decrease risk
JOB SEARCH & RESUME CRITIQUE
Learn how to put together a strong resume, search jobs and internships and start working towards your financial goals