Investing In Education
Dwayne Thomas is �getting his finances in order for life after law school
Dwayne Thomas learned all about the stock and bond markets as a finance major at…
You Better Shop Around
Four steps to getting the best deal on a home loan
Some 92% of homebuyers finance their purchase with a mortgage, according to the National Association…
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson
June 15, 2010
Tags: home buying, home mortgages, Homeownership, loans, mortgage loans, mortgages
Find the Best Summer Travel Deals for Your Family
Vacations don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Here's how one family saves and still has fun
Summer vacations–whether for families, couples, singles or groups– don’t have to be expensive to be…
By Leslie E. Royal
June 15, 2010
Tags: air travel, budget travel, budgeting, family vacations, family-friendly vacations, hotel discounts, hotels, Shopsmart, summer travel, summer vacation, travel deals, travel discounts, vacation, vacations
Are You Headed Back to Momma’s House?
Take this quiz to see if your money habits will land you back in your parents� abode
As a result of the shaky economy, an increasing number of adults who were once…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Investing 101: How to Create the Perfect Financial Plan
Don't wait. Prioritize your goals and get started now!
A good plan is key to a successful investment program. The basis or foundation of…
By Patricia Stallworth
June 8, 2010
Tags: allocation, asset allocation, Bonds, budget, Investing, Investing 101, investing goal, investment goals, investment plan, investment program, long-term goal, lump sum disbursement, portfolio, portfolio allocation, Retirement, return on investment, risk, short-term goal, stocks, wealth-building
Get Ready for Changes to Your Debit Card
You can say buh-bye to those pesky overdraft fees, but you'll have to really watch your balance
As of July 1, new changes are coming to debit card overdraft fees. The Federal…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Oil Spill Cleanup Scams
From bogus stocks to fake job opportunities, don�t let con artists get away with your cash
Whenever there’s an opportunity, scammers often find a way to use their dirty little tricks…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Keeping Your Credit in Check
Our Wealth for Life segment reviews the new laws governing Credit Cards with Manyell Akinfe,…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Broadcast Group
June 5, 2010
Tags: Manyell Akinfe
Women & Money: Let’s Take on the World of Investing
To be successful, check your behavior and get out of your own way
Personal finance guru Patricia Stallworth begins a series on women and investing. First up, teaching…
By Patricia Stallworth
June 1, 2010
Tags: Investing, investing mistakes, James Montier, personal financing, women and money
Money Tips for New Grads
You're out of school and (if you're lucky) on the job. Next: a plan to manage your cash
If you’re among the young adults who have just graduated from college and landed their…
By Sheiresa Ngo
June 1, 2010
Tags: budgeting, financial literacy, financial planning, forbearance, insurance, loan deferment, Money Management, renter's insurance, Retirement plans
