Tag Archives: Finances

St. Louis ranked high in a list of places where Americans are most financially stress-free.

Mid-westerners Have Fewer Financial Worries, Rankings Show

No worries: Are they keys to financial freedom found in the midwest?

How does your city rank?

By Darren Sands

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Is Clutter Keeping You Back Financially?

Do you think about what financial clutter is doing to your financial goals?

Here are some tips to get rid of that clutter

By Patrice C. Washington

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6 Unlikely Tips to Get Your Financial House in Order

You've heard this advice from time to time, but it's never been more necessary

Six tips to get organized about your finances

By Jennifer Streaks

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Step 1: How to Set Financial Goals You Can Achieve

Here's part one of three easy steps designed to help you reach more goals in record time

Here’s part one of three easy steps designed to help you reach more goals in…

By Patrice C. Washington

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Black Grads: ‘We’re More Financially Responsible Than Past Generations’

Do you agree or disagree?

Seventy percent of African Americans age 18 to 34 said they were either “disciplined” or…

By Darren Sands

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Health Coverage Costs Outpace Salary Increases

New study shows health insurance premiums are up 4 percent

New study shows health insurance premiums are up 4 percent

By Sakina P. Spruell

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Nearly Half Of American Senior Citizens Die Broke

Study found senior citizens with more assets live longer

Study found senior citizens with more assets live longer

By Claudio E. Cabrera

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WATCH: Amid Criticism, Suze Orman Defends Her New Prepaid Debit Card

In a video interview with theGrio.com/CNBC reporter Sharlita Brantley, Suze Orman goes on the defensive about launching her own prepaid card

In a video interview with theGrio.com/CNBC reporter Sharlita Brantley, Suze Orman goes on the defensive…

By Elayne Fluker

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RUSH COMMUNICATIONS: Russell Simmons, founder of Def Jam (1984) and Rush Communications (1991) (pictured). Def Jam is responsible for launching the career of LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys, and Rush Communications is the parent company for media, entertainment, apparel, financial and philanthropic companies.

Russell Simmons to the Financial Press: ‘Is It Because I’m Hip Hop?’

Amid prepaid debit card criticism, the RushCard founder demands to know why he's considered a "celebrity endorser"

As prepaid debit cards by Suze Orman and Lil Wayne are criticized, RushCard founder Russell…

By Elayne Fluker

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How Radio Personality Angela Yee Dug Herself Out of Debt

The New York DJ recounts her financial missteps before getting back on track

Power 105 radio host Angela Yee found herself struggling with credit debt until she decided…

By Janee Bolden

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