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Money > Home Ownership

According to the 2010 Ariel Black Investor Survey, African Americans consistently saved and invested less than whites of similar incomes over the past decade. As BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO Earl "Butch" Graves, Jr. wrote in a recent Executive Memo: "Make money work for you, not against you. We must reverse this trend by taking a disciplined approach." For the February issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine, I charged our Finance Editor John Simons and our Consumer Affairs Editor Sheiresa Ngo with wwweloping 10 power moves to improve our readers' finances. Follow these tips to better manage your money today an dreap huge benefits tomorrow!--Derek Dingle

10 Power Moves to Help You Better Manage Your Money

Simple steps to help you spend, save and invest smarter

According to the 2010 Ariel Black Investor Survey, African Americans consistently saved and invested less…

By Derek T. Dingle

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Rescuing Communities of Color

The whole world prepares for Obama's first State of the Union Address of 2011 and his plans for our financial recovery

With less than a week before President Obama’s State of the Union Address, political and…

By Derek T. Dingle

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The Midterm Elections: Candidate Hansen Clarke

A review of Black candidates running for office in the Nov. 2nd elections

To help you be informed and prepared when you go to cast your vote on…

By Joyce Jones

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Soledad O’Brien on Why Some Black Families Struggle Financially

CNN's 'Black in America: Almighty Debt' host sheds light on the origin of our financial woes

“The impact of decades of slavery, Jim Crow and unfair hiring practices are still…

By Tomika Anderson

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How to Navigate Stricter Home Buying Guidelines

5 tips to help you be prepared before closing

Now that credit guidelines are stricter for potential home buyers, some may be wondering how…

By Robin White Goode

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Watch: CNN Tackles Almighty Debt on ‘Black in America’

Host Soledad O�Brien talks to Black Enterprise editors about our community�s struggles with debt management

Soledad O’Brien takes a look at “almighty debt,” its effect on the Black community and…

By BLACK ENTERPRISE

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Four Reasons Midterm Elections Matter

Lawmakers, political analysts warn that changing of the guard will hurt most African Americans

Voter turnout for midterm elections tends to be anemic compared to presidential contests. In 2006,…

By Joyce Jones

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Is Owning Your Own Home Still Ideal?

In some cities it is actually cheaper to rent

Economic conditions may be driving more Americans to choose tenancy over the American dream of…

By Black Enterprise

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There’s No Place Like (A New) Home

Doliviera and Angela Henry take advantage of a nonprofit program to buy their first home

“We had to start building a future for ourselves, for our children, and that starts…

By LaToya M. Smith

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What To Do About An Underwater Mortgage

Should you maintain or bail?

Thirty-five percent of African American homeowners in the U.S. are currently underwater. If the home…

By John Simons

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