In December 2025, Partners Group announced a royalty-backed note for a venture built around the Weeknd’s music catalog. The venture is co-owned by the artist and Lyric Capital. Royalties secure the note; the Weeknd retains creative freedom to use the…
While a high salary can make a household feel secure, the balance sheet may tell a different story. The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances puts median net worth at $36,800 for Black non-Hispanic families and $332,100 for White…
A landlord selling a rental house may be looking at a new building before the sale has even closed. Section 1031 can help move the investment from one qualifying property to another while deferring some tax on the gain. But…
Trevor Rozier-Byrd left a secure Wall Street career to solve a problem he believed traditional finance had failed to address: helping underserved communities build wealth through investing. Most people choose to stay, get promotions, and build wealth within the system…
In 2026, investor interest in Black-owned startups is shifting from a niche or impact-focused funding approach to a broader evaluation of innovation, scalability, and market access. Across the U.S., Africa, and global networks, funding discussions are moving from symbolic inclusion…
