Tag Archives: Shopsmart
Ask Your Advocate: Can I Be Taxed On a Canceled Debt?
The IRS has a few stipulations
I had a portion of my debt canceled after working out a debt settlement. A…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Find the Best Summer Travel Deals for Your Family
Vacations don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Here's how one family saves and still has fun
Summer vacations–whether for families, couples, singles or groups– don’t have to be expensive to be…
By Leslie E. Royal
Ask Your Advocate: Charge, Credit, Debit—What’s The Diff?
They're all plastic, but the features are not the same
I recently got an offer in the mail for a charge card. How is this…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Bank of America Offers Bailout
Help is on the way for burdened homeowners
If you have a mortgage with Bank of America, and you owe more on your…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Who Should Have Your Social Security Number?
Protect one of your most valuable pieces of information
Last July, Harrine Freeman was at a gas station when thieves busted her car window…
By Tamara E. Holmes
When Identity Theft Hits Close to Home
What to do when a family member steals your identity
Imagine if when you were a child, one of your parents opened a few credit…
By Renita Burns
Ask Your Advocate
I try to take advantage of deals when I go shopping and compare prices. But…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Ask Your Advocate: Protecting Your Identity While Shopping
Know your rights when asked for ID
When I pay for an item with a credit card, sometimes I’m asked to show…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Ask Your Advocate: Can Unemployment Lead to Bankruptcy?
I’ve been unemployed for the last six months, and I’ve spent most of my emergency…
By Sheiresa Ngo
A Woman’s Guide to Managing Money
Different life stages, different financial needs. Whatever your situation here’s what you need to know…
