Tag Archives: credit and debt

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4 Apps to Boost Your Score

Michael Nolen was unhappy with his credit report. It was back in 2010 when the…

By Bridget McCrea

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Debt-Free Diet

Four years ago Monique A. Harps contended with more than $104,000 in debt. Although the…

By Aisha I. Jefferson

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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

Your Get-Out-of-Debt Checklist

A new year is upon us and, according to Experian, the average consumer owed more…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Protect Your Credit During the Holidays

The holiday season is here. Before you whip out that eggnog and gear up for…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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The Team You Need for Your Year-End Financial Checkup

At a time when it’s about the parties and festivities, it can be hard to…

By BLACK ENTERPRISE

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Zaneilia Harris learned some hard money lessons (Photo by Kevin Allen)

5 Common Money Mistakes

Zaneilia A. Harris says don’t make the same error she did with your hard-earned cash

When Zaneilia A. Harris landed her first job out of college as auditor with the…

By Tamara E. Holmes

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Finding Common Ground

Thomas and Sharde Caffey of Chicago have only been married a little more than a…

By Sakina P. Spruell

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What You Should Know About Credit Card Hardship Plans

Four years of careless spending led to $8,000 in credit card debt for Wilmington, Delaware,…

By Shandra Hill Smith

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How To Get A+ Credit

Follow these tips and get the best credit score you can

When Simone Griffin was young, she would watch her grandmother pay the bills on the…

By Tamara E. Holmes

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Watch Out For Business Credit Cards

Don’t put your personal finances at risk

The Pew Charitable Trusts released a study showing that millions of individuals and small business…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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