Tag Archives: bankruptcy
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
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
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.
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
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
Dealing With Debt: What to Do When Creditors Attach
Everything you need to know to tame your debt and keep it under control
Here’s what you need to know if you are being sued by a creditor of…
By Renita Burns
6 Ways To Know When Enough Is Enough
A never-say-die mentality doesn't mean never changing your mind about what's worth fighting for
Despite the mantras of “Never give up” and “Keep fighting” that many achievers subscribe to,…
By Tamara E. Holmes
Billions in Wealth Lost Since Foreclosure Crisis Began
African American communities to lose $193 billion by 2012
Communities of color have lost billions in wealth since the current foreclosure crisis began, according…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Ask Your Advocate: Can I Be Taxed On a Canceled Debt?
The IRS has a few stipulations
I had a portion of my debt canceled after working out a debt settlement. A…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Letting Go
Nobody wants to walk away from a dream, but sometimes you just might have to
Despite the mantras of “Never give up” and “Keep fighting” that many achievers subscribe to,…
