Financial Opportunities: OneUnited is designed to combat financial deserts and predatory check-cashing services in Black communities.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teri Williams. Thanks! The transcript from this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass features a powerful and informative interview with Teri Williams, President, COO, and owner of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the United States. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and takeaways: 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. OneUnited Bank’s Mission & Reach Formed by merging four Black-owned banks in Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles. First Black-owned digital bank (since 2005). Serves customers in all 50 states. Offers accessible, affordable financial services and promotes financial literacy. 2. Digital Banking for Underserved Communities OneUnited provides: Mobile check deposit (via smartphone). Early direct deposit (get paid 2 days early). Access to 100,000+ surcharge-free ATMs (including Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Chase, Citibank). Designed to combat financial deserts and predatory check-cashing services in Black communities. 3. Financial Literacy & Trust Teri emphasizes the need for Black communities to trust Black-owned institutions. OneUnited is FDIC-insured and uses cutting-edge technology, including AI. Financial literacy is key to building generational wealth. 4. WiseOne AI Tool An AI-powered financial assistant that: Tracks spending and subscriptions. Offers insights on saving and debt reduction. Aggregates data from multiple accounts to show net worth, cash flow, and financial health. 5. Youth Financial Literacy – “I Got Bank” Contest 15th annual contest for kids ages 8–12. Participants submit an essay or artwork based on a financial literacy book. Ten winners receive $1,000 savings accounts. Book: I Got Bank by Teri Williams (available free at oneunited.com/book). 6. OneTransaction Concept Focuses on six key financial transactions to build generational wealth: Homeownership Life Insurance Investments Profitable Business Credit Score Savings Encourages individuals to focus on just one to start their wealth-building journey. Learn more: oneunited.com/one transaction 💬 Notable Quotes “We are a real bank, not a fintech. We are FDIC-insured.” “We are great with money. We just haven’t always had access.” “Focus on one transaction. That’s all it takes to start building generational wealth.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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