Tag Archives: debt management
During America Saves Week, Get Serious About Your Financial Plan
New study shows Americans could do better when it comes to drafting a savings plan.
Just in time for America Saves Week is the annual savings survey by America Saves…
By Sheiresa Ngo
It’s Time to Escape Slavery—From Debt
Free your mind, and your finances will follow. You can't achieve wealth if you won't change the way you think about money.
Too many of us are living beyond our means and pursuing a poverty lifestyle.
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
More Black Women Going Bankrupt [Report]
Studies show that black women continue to fall short financially in comparison to their white counterparts
Studies show that black women continue to fall short financially in comparison to their white…
By Claudio E. Cabrera
Your Get-Out-of-Debt Checklist
A new year is upon us and, according to Experian, the average consumer owed more…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Financial Fitness Performance Review
With $2,000 to get them started, our previous winners managed to navigate a volatile market…
By Sakina P. Spruell
Finding Common Ground
Thomas and Sharde Caffey of Chicago have only been married a little more than a…
By Sakina P. Spruell
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
When Your Household Finances Fall Apart
You promised to love each other during good times and bad. Here's what to do when bad financial times come sooner than expected
You promised to love each other during good times and bad. But sometimes the bad…
By Sheiresa Ngo
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…
