Tag Archives: managing debt
Campaign to Eliminate a Billion Dollars in Debt To Launch This Weekend
The Billion Dollar Challenge initiative website goes live October 19th
The Billion Dollar Challenge initiative website goes live October 19th
By BLACK ENTERPRISE
Debt-Free Diet
Four years ago Monique A. Harps contended with more than $104,000 in debt. Although the…
By Aisha I. Jefferson
Your Get-Out-of-Debt Checklist
A new year is upon us and, according to Experian, the average consumer owed more…
By Sheiresa Ngo
How Badly Do You Want Financial Freedom?
If you talk the talk, but will not walk the walk, I've got news for you: freedom ain't free
Each week, we get e-mails and letters from people who tell us they are determined…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
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
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
Money Expert Q&A: How to Have Perfect Credit
Anyone can have great credit. Read on and find out how.
In personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox’s latest book, Perfect Credit: 7 Steps to a Great…
By Sheiresa Ngo
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
Dealing With Debt: More Ways to Finance Your Education
Everything you need to know to tame your debt and keep it under control
More options for managing student loan debt.
By Renita Burns
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…
