Tag Archives: debt elimination
Digging Out of Debt
Nearly drowned by credit card debt, Joseph McKinley needs a solid savings and investing plan to make up for lost time
Joseph McKinley got into credit card debt the way a lot of people do—using plastic…
By LaToya M. Smith
Stop Burning Cash!
In three real-life situations, experts show how to create a workable budget so you can take control of your money and meet your short- and long-term goals.
Do you smell the odor of burning currency? If you ever find yourself wondering where…
By Bridget McCrea
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
Help! I’m Desperate to Get Rid of Debt!
I really want to get out of student loan debt. I’ve been paying on my…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Watch: CNN Tackles Almighty Debt on ‘Black in America’
Host Soledad O�Brien talks to Black Enterprise editors about our community�s struggles with debt management
Soledad O’Brien takes a look at “almighty debt,” its effect on the Black community and…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE
Dealing With Debt: 5 Reasons You’re Headed for Financial Ruin
Everything you need to know to tame your debt and keep it under control
Check out these five financial blunders that will lead you to ruin.
By Renita Burns
10 Questions to Ask a Debt Settlement Company
Understand what you�re getting into
Debt settlement might seem like an easy out, but there are many risks involved. Learn…
By Sheiresa Ngo
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
Recession Survival Tips Are Not Just for Recessions
We should not wait for economic turmoil to force us to do what we should have been doing all along.
Anybody checking the headlines of business news channels or the cover lines of magazines including…
