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Ask the Money Coach: How to Improve Your Finances in 2012

What money questions you should ask yourself as you head into 2012

The Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you what money questions you need to ask as…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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The Truth About Bankruptcy: Why All Your Debts WON’T Go Away

What you need to know before you file

While it’s true that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can wipe out many consumer debts, such as…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

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Florida governor Rick Scott has just signed a bill into law that will require recipients of welfare to take a drug test when applying for aid (Image: Thinkstock)

In the News: Florida Drug Tests Welfare Recipients; Fewer Americans File Bankruptcy and More

Headlines around the web

Florida governor Rick Scott forces welfare applicants to submit to drug tests as a way…

By Janel Martinez

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Braxton Family Values: Highlights of Love and Money Among Sisters

Toni Braxton and her superstar family on 'new money' and financial marital woes

Toni Braxton and her superstar family on ‘new money’ and financial marital woes

By Janell Hazelwood

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MC Hammer Talks Social Media Interests, Getting through Bankruptcy and Web Influence

Digital enthusiast uses social media to diversify and connect with new audiences

Digital enthusiast uses social media to diversify and connect with new audiences

By Janell Hazelwood

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Toni Braxton: On Bankruptcy, Beating Her Illnesses and the Braxton Family Values

The singer speaks candidly about coming back from the (financial) brink, and facing her new 'reality'

The singer speaks candidly about coming back from the (financial) brink, and facing her new…

By Kenya N. Byrd

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4 Things You Might Not Know About Credit

Think you know everything about credit? You might be surprised by these overlooked options

How much do you know about credit? Below are four things you might not be…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Take control of debt. “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” —Proverbs 22:7

Opinion: Student Loans Should NOT Be Discharged in Bankruptcy

Students in financial trouble do deserve a break. But bankruptcy is not the answer

The last thing a young person needs on their credit report coming out of college…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

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Opinion: All Student Loans Should Be Discharged in Bankruptcy

Students in financial trouble deserve a break.

For many of you, student loans were a necessary evil that have remained a thorn…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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4 Credit Reporting Myths and Realities

Arm yourself with the right information

If you plan to make a big purchase in the near future, it’s important to…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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