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5 Situations When It’s OK to Close a Credit Card

Sometimes it’s all right to go against the grain

Whenever Macy’s announced a sale on Jones New York suits or high-heeled sandals, Deanna S.…

By Leslie E. Royal

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4 Circumstances That Qualify You for a Free Credit Report

Knowing the facts will allow you to get the information you need

If you think the only time you can get free credit reports is when you…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Watch Out for Interest Rate Reduction Scams

Don't let the promise of a lower interest rate ruin your finances.

If you receive a pre-recorded message promising a lower interest rate on your credit card,…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Rental Payments Will Count Toward Credit History

How paying your rent on-time is a new way to build good credit

If you don’t own a home, have little credit card history, or don’t own a…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Financial Advice for 2011 College Graduates (Beyond ‘Get a Job!’)

Strategies to help students do the right thing after getting that diploma

Our Money columnist Lynnette Khalfani-Cox offers tips to help college grads do the right (and…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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Why a Good Credit Score Isn’t Enough

You’ll need more than excellent credit to get the best terms on a loan

If you thought a great credit score was all you needed to get the best…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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6 Common Lies Debt Collectors Will Tell You

And how to spot them a mile away...plus know the truth about your rights as a consumer

If you’ve ever had to deal with debt collectors, you know that many of them…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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How Not to Get Scammed by Movers

Moving season is around the corner. Be sure follow these tips to protect yourself from movers who mean you harm

Summer is just around the corner, and moving season will soon be in full swing.…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Business Credit Cards Might Put Your Personal Credit at Risk

Business never personal, except when it comes to the company credit card as the CARD Act has left small business owners unprotected

The Pew Charitable Trust’s Safe Credit Cards Project recently released a study showing millions of…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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End of the World Checklist: Do You Have Your Financial House in Order?

What will your financial legacy say about you when your world ends?

BlackEnterprise.com’s checklist to prepare to leave behind your financial legacy via estate planning and living…

By Janell Hazelwood

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