Tag Archives: personal financing
On The Road to Wealth
We revisit past Financial Fitness Contest winners to see how they used black enterprise’s advice to work toward their financial goals
At the end of each year, we dedicate Wealth For Life to past winners of…
By LaToya M. Smith
Year-End Financial Checkup
Use this guide to help you evaluate your financial health
Here are some guidelines to help you conduct your own financial checkup.
By Sheryl Nance-Nash
Before You Vote, Do The Math
Will your federal income taxes go up or down in 2011? See how your vote could be the deciding factor
If tax anger determines who you’ll vote for on November 2nd, don’t go to the…
By John Simons
Counterpoint: Making the Case Against Money Disorders
Why your poor relationship with money may be deeper than you think
The dysfunctional relationship between some people and their money is not a money disorder. Instead,…
By Renita Burns
Kicking Bad Money Habits
The Martins must come to an agreement on their financial priorities and change their spending habits to eliminate a mountain of debt
While on their honeymoon 12 years ago, Tamela and Omar Martin mapped out their lives…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Kids & Money: Dollar Savvy Apps for Kids
Money lessons we need to teach to our kids from K-12
Whether you’re on an Apple, Droid or RIM operating system, more and more companies are…
By Renita Burns
7 Books That Will Enrich Your Life
B.E. editors share their favorite financial, business, and career reads
It’s back-to-school time again. Whether you’re a student or the parent or guardian of one,…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors
The Black Enterprise Wealth For Life Principles
Step-by-step guidelines to responsible saving, investing, and spending to build wealth and pass it on to future generations
The 10 Black Enterprise Wealth for Life principles are meant to serve as a step-by-step…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE
Managing Credit: Understanding Your Utilization Ratio
Your guide to understanding and managing your credit.
Creditors use a calculation called a credit utilization ratio, which makes up 30% of your…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Retiring Rich: Understanding the Roth 401k
Advice, tips and strategies you can use now to ensure a secure retirement in the future
BlackEnterprise.com sat down with personal finance expert Eric Tyson to discuss the pros and cons…
