What to Do If You’re Contacted about an Expired Debt
The wrong move could wreak havoc on your finances by having you pay for something you didn't have to
In part one of this article, we explained what the statute of limitations is and…
4 Tips for Raising Money-Smart Children
You're never too young to start learning about how to save
In recent years, more states have placed a focus on personal finance education in our…
By LaToya M. Smith
In the News: Want to Check Your Refund Check Status? There’s An App For That
The IRS launches a smartphone app for iPhone and Android users
The Internal Revenue Service is changing with the times, launching IRS2Go, an app for iPhone…
By Janel Martinez
January 26, 2011
Tags: In the News, Internal Revenue Service, smartphone, smartphone apps
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
January 25, 2011
Tags: avoid bank fees, avoiding bank fees, Bank of America, Banking, Banks, CARD Act, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, new bank fees, saving money, teaser rates
Siebert Brandford Shank Makes Wall Street History
The black-owned bank becomes first minority firm to rank alongside global giants
In 2010, only seven financial services firms underwrote more municipal bond offerings than Siebert Brandford…
By Alan Hughes
January 20, 2011
Tags: Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs, Napoleon Brandford, Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., Wall Street, Wells Fargo
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
January 17, 2011
Tags: economic policy, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Video, Wall Street, Wall Street Project Economic Summit
7 Money Lessons from the Bible
Who knew the good book contained wisdom for your life and your finances?
The Bible is not only a source of inspiration, comfort, and a guide for living,…
By Sheiresa Ngo
December 6, 2010
Tags: co-signer, co-signing a loan, debt, financial planner, financial planning, fraud, money lessons from the Bible, Money Management, money tips from the Bible, multigenerational wealth, Taxes, the Bible
Smart Money Moves for Every Stage of Life
You're never too young to start planning for your financial future
No matter what stage of life you’re in, it’s never to early–or late–to begin managing…
By Sheiresa Ngo
November 19, 2010
Tags: credit cards, credit management, financial planning, How To, kids and money, life stages, Money Savvy Pig, Retirement, teens and money, the millionaire kids club
