Bars and Bars

Bars and Bars

Hosted by: Troy Solomon Levy, Boog, DJ Audit

Bars x Bars delivers financial literacy through hip hop culture so that you can live and leave a positive legacy of financial stewardship. Discover how to handle your money, cultural successes & pitfalls, and what...

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Episodes

Why and When Side Hustles Are Extremely Important

Episode #26

The bar: “I sell ice in the winter, I sell fire in hell, I am a hustler baby, I’ll sell water to a well”
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Why Diversity of Investments is Wise

Episode #25

The bar: “Oh well guess you win some and lose some, as long as the outcome is income”
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Remember That Time Blue Ivy Asked JAY-Z What a Will Is?

Episode #23

Troy gets news that he’s included in a family member’s will. The bar: “Generational wealth, that's the key; My parents ain't have s***, so that shift started with me; My mom took her money, she bought me bonds; That...
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Why the Rich Invest In College Savings Plans

Episode #24

The bar: “Take a better stand. Put money in my mom’s hand. Get my daughter this college plan, so she don’t need no man.”
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Is Rick Ross Right About Life Insurance?

Episode #22

The bar: “Took many to war, shook never before; For my mother I applaud Ms. Afeni Shakur; Ice insured, f*** life insurance”
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What’s Up With Buy-Now-Pay-Later Services?

Episode #21

You see them every time you shop online nowadays. One company is endorsed by Snoop. The hosts discuss the ins and outs of these buy-now-pay-later services so that you can make wise decisions. Plus, DJ Audit pulls the...
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Why Gainful Employment is a Bedrock of Financial Literacy

Episode #20

The hosts discuss finding work in the sweet spot of skill, passion, benefitting the community, and monetization. The bar: “My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame; From days I wasn't ‘Abel/able,’ there was...
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Is Your Credit Score the Right Score to Win the Game?

Episode #19

The bar: "It's time to boss up; Fix ya credit, girl get at it; Get ya bag up; Hit that gym and get back fine; Go get that degree, go girl; Focus on me; Unlock potential that you didn't know you had in you"
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Now, I Ain't Sayin' She a Gold Digger…

Episode #18

The Bars x Bars wives jump on the mic to give their take on gold diggers, money, and relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day. The bar: “Now, I ain't sayin' she a gold digger; But she ain't messin' with no broke...
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Pushing the Culture Forward With Black-Owned Businesses

Episode #17

For Black History Month we give shout-outs and discuss the state of Black-owned business. The bar: “I'm assistin' to push the culture forward; To all my ghost supporters, go support us; Like a local black-owned...
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Buy the Block

Episode #16

If you've ever thought about investing in real estate, then this episode is a must-listen. The bar: "While these chump rappers rap about the s*** they cop; Man, I cop my block, and this s*** don't stop; I’m the...
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Wait...What's Wrong With Budget Cell Phone Carriers??

Episode #15

Do cell phone carrier brand names matter? How much are you willing to pay for your plan? How do you feel about prepaid? Do you lease or own your phone? The bar: “Bunch of non-mogul a** n*****; Frontin’ like they got a...
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