If the economy has forced you into self-employment, sole proprietorship, or freelance consulting, here’s a guide to help you manage your new tax obligations
Many workers have been pushed into self-employment and freelance work this year. A leap into…
By Vicki Lee Parker
Posted: November 9, 2009
Tags: IRS, sole proprietorship, Taxes
Sandra Thompson, Director, Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection, FDIC, and John Simons, Senior Personal…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Broadcast Group
Posted: November 7, 2009
Tags: John Simons, Sandra Thompson
First-time homebuyer tax credit extended to June
If you were rushing to close on a house before the end of the year,…
By Renita Burns
Posted: November 6, 2009
Tags: Barack Obama, Homeownership, Taxes
How to rebound after being victim of fraud
“I felt violated and victimized,” Harrine Freeman says of the day her purse was stolen…
By Letita M. Aaron
Know your options for financing your purchase�and paying off the loan
“What happens when you go to a lender,” asked Deborah Johnson, vice president and relationship…
By LaToya M. Smith
Living well on a limited budget means maximizing what you get out of life for…
By Lauren Lea
Posted: November 1, 2009
Tags: budget, Money Management, recession
Richard Battles adjusts his finances after retiring from the military
Richard Battles created a lifetime of memories during his 20-year Naval career. He lived in…
By Sheryl Nance-Nash
Recession-fueled scams are on the rise. Here’s how to avoid financial fraud
Tips for avoiding financial fraud
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Posted: November 1, 2009
Tags: fraud, pretexters, scams
Ty Foster, Managing Partner, Foster, Lynch, Thomas LLC, and John Simons, Senior Personal Finance Editor,…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Broadcast Group
Posted: October 31, 2009
Tags: John Simons, Ty Foster
Don�t let Uncle Sam catch you off guard
It’s not tax season yet, but by the time you finish feasting on turkey and…
By Renita Burns
Posted: October 28, 2009
Tags: Homeownership, IRS, Money Management, Taxes