Tag Archives: credit and debt management
4 Circumstances That Qualify You for a Free Credit Report
Knowing the facts will allow you to get the information you need
If you think the only time you can get free credit reports is when you…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Financial Advice for 2011 College Graduates (Beyond ‘Get a Job!’)
Strategies to help students do the right thing after getting that diploma
Our Money columnist Lynnette Khalfani-Cox offers tips to help college grads do the right (and…
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
4 Financial Questions You Should Ask Before (Or Early Into) Marriage
You've covered all the details of the wedding. But what about your money matters?
If you’re about to get married, or have recently tied the knot, chances are you…
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
How to be ‘dfree’—Breaking Out of Financial Slavery
Author DeForest Soaries, Jr. lays out a program of deliverance from debt, deficits and delinquencies
How many of us actually see ourselves as slaves to our debts and other financial…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Surprise! The IRS Counts Forgiven Debt As Taxable ‘Income’
Just because your lender cleared you of a debt doesn't mean Uncle Sam will when filing your tax return
Consumers are receiving so-called 1099-c “cancellation of debt” tax notices, informing them that the IRS…
By John Simons
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…
By Sheiresa Ngo
The Statute of Limitations on Debt
Make sure you know the rules of how to deal with long-term debt
The statute of limitations. You’ve most likely heard the term before, but you may not…
By Sheiresa Ngo
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
![6) The rich versus the wealthy: Chris Rock says there's a big difference between rich and wealthy. (Remember? “If Bill Gates woke up with Oprah’s money he’d jump out a [bleeping] window.”) Maybe not; but White believes the true definition is when you no longer have to work for your money; instead your money works for you, your children, your grandchildren... "If you can invest and have your money yield whatever the prevailing interest rate is on that amount at the time, say 3%, and you can live off that interest, you're on your way to being wealthy.”](http://cdn.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/01/golden-egg-150x150.jpg "golden egg")
4/11: 11 Ways to Get Your Money Right for the New Year
Time to get serious about your money matters. Here's how!
</a>With 2010 logged into the history books, it’s time to look forward to the future…
By Elayne Fluker
Managing Credit: 4 Ways Bad Credit Can Hurt Your Career
Resources and expert strategies to help you boost, manage and protect your credit history
You’re all suited up and ready for a job interview with your dream company. The…
