Tag Archives: credit
Pep Talk: Ready to be Debt-Free
How can I get on track if I am always in the hole?
I’m a 32-year-old mother of two and I’ve spent a great deal of time living…
By Tennille M. Robinson
Green Credit Cards
Is an environmentally conscious credit card right for you?
Everyone close to Chanté Evans, 30, knows
being “green” is a priority for her. Each year…
By Leslie E. Royal
Credit Card Reform Starts Today
Consumers gain rights with new provisions
The landmark legislation that Obama signed in the spring of 2009 that was designed to…
By Renita Burns
Ask Your Advocate: Can Unemployment Lead to Bankruptcy?
I’ve been unemployed for the last six months, and I’ve spent most of my emergency…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Credit Inquiries—Hard Pulls vs. Soft Pulls
Here's the lowdown on how multiple inquiries impact your credit score
Learn how certain types of inquiries on your credit report can impact your credit standing.
By LaToya M. Smith
Boost Your Credit Score
A few simple steps can make a difference
Having the ability to obtain an affordable home loan is only one example of how…
By Lauren Lea
Hell Hath No Fury Like a Credit Cardholder Scorned
Consumers use power of closure to fight rate raises
Oh geez, you’ll never guess who decided to take up arms and join the civil…
By Renita Burns
Don’t Just Toss Those Credit Card Notices
Be mindful, active in managing contract changes
Here’s what to do when your credit card issuer wants to change your terms, raise…
By Bridget McCrea
Reaching the Next Level
B.E. takes a look at the 2008 Financial Fitness contest winners to see if they're closer to a secure financial future
This year has been tough for almost everyone. Belts are tighter and wallets are opening…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Reviving Your Credit Score
Four steps to rebounding after foreclosure
Foreclosure can be the scarlet F, branding your credit report and docking up to 200…
