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New Bank Fees? No Problem. You Can Still Get Free Checking

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

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WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks about Wall Street Project

Black Enterprise Senior VP Alfred Edmond speaks with Jesse Jackson about the economy, Wall Street, and where Black folks fit in

Black Enterprise Senior VP Alfred Edmond speaks with Jesse Jackson about the economy, Wall Street,…

By Elayne Fluker

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4 Things You Might Not Know About Credit

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

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Sure, the holidays were a lot of fun. You ate great food, spent time with family, and you gave and received some fabulous gifts. Fast forward a few weeks to mid-January. You just got your credit card statement from December and it's not pretty. Although the season was grand, your bank account is looking quite anemic. All that giving and celebrating caused your finances to take a major hit. Here are five tips on how to recover from your holiday debt hangover. —By Sheiresa Ngo

How to Survive the Holiday Debt Hangover

Spreading holiday cheer last year may have spread your pockets too thin this year. Here are 5 tips to stay out of the red.

</a>Sure, the holidays were a lot of fun. You ate great food, spent time with…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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6) The rich versus the wealthy: Chris Rock says there's a big difference between rich and wealthy. (Remember? “If Bill Gates woke up with Oprah’s money he’d jump out a [bleeping] window.”) Maybe not; but White believes the true definition is when you no longer have to work for your money; instead your money works for you, your children, your grandchildren... "If you can invest and have your money yield whatever the prevailing interest rate is on that amount at the time, say 3%, and you can live off that interest, you're on your way to being wealthy.”

4/11: 11 Ways to Get Your Money Right for the New Year

Time to get serious about your money matters. Here's how!

</a>With 2010 logged into the history books, it’s time to look forward to the future…

By Elayne Fluker

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The holiday shopping season is over and the New Year has begun. Reaching your financial goals starts with getting a clear picture of where you are today. Guessing and estimating will not do; you need to know exactly where you stand financially, to the dollar if not to the penny, not in your head, but on paper (even better, on computer). To increase your wealth by December 31, 2011, here's what you need to do NOW. --Alfred Edmond Jr.

5 Steps to a Richer 2011

Reaching your financial goals starts with getting a clear picture of where you are. Here's what to do NOW!

The holiday shopping season is over and the New Year has begun. Reaching your financial…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

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Your 2011 Debt Crisis Guide

If you're deep in debt and you've run out of options, use this guide as part of your plan of attack

It’s a New Year and time to make good on promises to order your finances.…

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

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Taking Control

Kyla Acie knows how to save, but she needs to set investment goals for retirement and her child�s education

Investing for long-term goals is important to Acie. Many African Americans, regardless of age or…

By Carolyn M. Brown

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Your Get-out-of-Debt Checklist

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

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Take control of debt. “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” —Proverbs 22:7

Opinion: Student Loans Should NOT Be Discharged in Bankruptcy

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.

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