Tag Archives: Money Management
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Lesson 3: Home purchase may save money in the long run
To save on room and board, consider a housing purchase. One way to trim this…
By Donald Jay Korn
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Lesson 2: Borrow wisely when exploring loan options
Most students finance their education with borrowed funds. According to FinAid.org, 65.6% of students graduate…
By Donald Jay Korn
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Ways to cut costs in paying for higher education
It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high…
By Donald Jay Korn
Here Comes the Wedding Day
How one planner helps couples celebrate their big day without big spending
Since starting his self-titled business, Events by André Wells, six years ago, André Wells has…
By Sonia Alleyne
Parents, Back Away From the Piggy Bank!
Tapping into kids' funds in hard times a bad idea
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? It may be mom or dad, according…
By renita burns
How New Credit Card Reform Affects You
Consumers gain rights with new provisions
A bipartisan group of lawmakers applaud after President Barack Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability,…
By Renita Burns
When Bankruptcy is Best
Know when to consider Chapter 11 protection
Chrysler and General Motors have done what was previously unthinkable – filed for bankruptcy. Even…
By Cliff Hocker
Mr. (or Mrs.) Fix It
Mistakes—we all make them, but in an economy this tough, even a small misstep can…
By Kenrya Rankin Naasel
Money Savvy Pig for Kids
Boost the financial literacy of children beyond saving and spending
In today’s financial crunch, if you haven’t sprung into action to sharpen your child’s money…
By Renita Burns
Get Schooled On Thriving in Hard Times
Three college professors' lessons from the Great Depression
When thinking about how today’s financially-stressed African Americans can update the survival strategies of earlier…
