Tag Archives: credit
What You Need to Know about Co-signing on a Loan
When friends and family ask you to co-sign on a loan you might think you’re doing them a favor, but you’re actually entering into some risky business.
If you decide to co-sign on a loan for someone, there is a three out…
By LaToya M. Smith
6 Common Lies Debt Collectors Will Tell You
And how to spot them a mile away...plus know the truth about your rights as a consumer
If you’ve ever had to deal with debt collectors, you know that many of them…
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
New Study Shows 62 % Drop in Home Mortgage Approvals to Minorities
When the housing market collapsed, so did the number of home loans to Blacks and Latinos
Together, African-Americans and Hispanics were able to borrow 62 percent less to buy or refinance…
By Kenneth J. Cooper
10 Power Moves to Help You Better Manage Your Money
Simple steps to help you spend, save and invest smarter
According to the 2010 Ariel Black Investor Survey, African Americans consistently saved and invested less…
By Derek T. Dingle
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
5 Steps to a Richer 2011
Reaching your financial goals starts with getting a clear picture of where you are. Here's what to do NOW!
The holiday shopping season is over and the New Year has begun. Reaching your financial…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
How Bad Credit Can Hurt Your Career
If you think your employer doesn’t care about how you handle money, think again
Here are four things to know about credit and your job
By Sheiresa Ngo
Taking Control
Kyla Acie knows how to save, but she needs to set investment goals for retirement and her child�s education
Investing for long-term goals is important to Acie. Many African Americans, regardless of age or…
By Carolyn M. Brown
4 Ways to Protect Your Credit During the Holidays
Think before you shop. No, really, we insist
The holiday season is here. Before you whip out that eggnog and gear up for…
