Just because your lender cleared you of a debt doesn't mean Uncle Sam will when filing your tax return
Consumers are receiving so-called 1099-c “cancellation of debt” tax notices, informing them that the IRS…
By John Simons
Don’t let your search for love ruin your finances.
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If Cupid hasn’t been returning your texts, it might be…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Posted: February 15, 2011
Tags: dating scams, ed goodman, eduard goodman, FraudAid, ID theft, identity theft, identity theft 911, Internet Crime Complaint Center, Love & Money, love and money, online dating scams, romance fraud, romancescams.org, valentine's day financial scams, valentine's day scams
The wrong move could wreak havoc on your finances by having you pay for something you didn't have to
In part one of this article, we explained what the statute of limitations is and…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Make sure you know the rules of how to deal with long-term debt
The statute of limitations. You’ve most likely heard the term before, but you may not…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Look for the loopholes and don't get charged for accessing your own money
You might see a new addition to your checking account in a few weeks. No,…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Posted: January 25, 2011
Tags: avoid bank fees, avoiding bank fees, Bank of America, Banking, Banks, CARD Act, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, new bank fees, saving money, teaser rates
Think you know everything about credit? You might be surprised by these overlooked options
How much do you know about credit? Below are four things you might not be…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Posted: January 14, 2011
Tags: Bank of America, bankruptcy, Citibank, credit, credit and debt management, credit cards, credit management, debt, debt management, Mastercard, Visa
Schools in session! See why these 11 young, innovative leaders will soar in the new year
</a>With 2010 logged into the history books, it’s time to look forward to the future…
By Janel Martinez
Posted: January 5, 2011
Tags: Alicia Keys, Arel Moodie, Arielle Patrice Scott, Beyonce, black bloggers, Black Girls Rock, Cleveland Cavaliers, Danielle Belton, Design Futurist, Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour, GenJuice, golf, House of Glam, Interscope Records, James C. Perkins Jr., Jay Z, Joseph Bramlett, Keke Palmer, LaQuan Smith, lebron james, LRMR Innovative Marketing and Branding, Madea, Maverick Carter, Miami Heat, Michael Jackson, Natalia Allen, Publishing, Rihanna, Roc Nation, Savannah Britt, teenpreneurs, The Black Snob, Thrasher Funds, Tiger Woods, Tyra Banks, Wal-Mart, Willow Smith
The Anderson family shares tips on how to check "shop at Black-owned businesses"
Blackenterprise.com spoke with the Andersons, founders of EE, about the importance of supporting black-owned businesses,…
By Janel Martinez
Posted: December 23, 2010
Tags: Buy Black, Carol's Daughter, economic empowerment, holiday shopping, How To, John Anderson, Maggie Anderson, online shopping, Sean Jean, The Empowerment Experiment
Celebrate the New Year by resolving to attack debt with these simple steps
A new year is almost upon us. If you’re struggling with a mountain of debt,…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Students in financial trouble do deserve a break. But bankruptcy is not the answer
The last thing a young person needs on their credit report coming out of college…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.