Who wants to take their money situation from broke-as-a-joke to Oprah-rich? I’m raising both hands over here. What I love about writing these types of articles are the smart, savvy, no-nonsense people I get to interview. Their tips won’t make you a millionaire overnight, but they will help you make better choices. The original article ran in the August 2013 issue of Ebony; four of the eight tips are posted on Ebony’s website here , or click here for a pdf of the original print article.