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Survey Shows Almost Half Of Black Americans Would Rather Discuss Their Sex Life Rather Than Their Credit

Derek MajorMarch 11, 2021March 12, 2021

by Derek MajorMarch 11, 2021March 12, 20212359

Self Financial, a fintech startup, has released the results of a third-party survey showing the challenges Black Americans face when dealing with credit....

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Credit Specialist Kareem McMurrin Gives COVID-19 Financial Tips

Daron PressleyMay 4, 2020May 1, 2020

by Daron PressleyMay 4, 2020May 1, 20208190

Credit specialist Kareem McMurrin gives tips on how to protect and recession-proof credit scores and maintain financially during COVID-19. ...

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Credit Card Debt Has Hit Record Levels. Here’s How African Americans Can Pay It Off

Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 19, 2019September 19, 2019

by Jeffrey McKinneySeptember 19, 2019September 19, 20192301

CardTrak.com's Robert McKinley shares advice to help consumers responsibly manage their record levels of credit card debt....

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Three Things That Trigger a Hard Credit Inquiry

Sheiresa NgoDecember 9, 2014September 28, 2017

by Sheiresa NgoDecember 9, 2014September 28, 2017892

If your New Year's resolution is to improve your credit, then you're probably wondering which activities trigger a soft or hard credit inquiry....

Improve Your Relationship … With Your Money

Leslie E. RoyalJune 1, 2012February 4, 2015

by Leslie E. RoyalJune 1, 2012February 4, 20151349

For the past few years, the mediaâ€™s been having a field day discussing the marital state, or lack thereof, of black women. But thereâ€™s a...

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4 Apps to Boost Your Score

Bridget McCreaApril 1, 2012September 29, 2012

by Bridget McCreaApril 1, 2012September 29, 20123331

Michael Nolen was unhappy with his credit report. It was back in 2010 when the Atlanta-based real estate agent saw his credit score drop by...

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Debt-Free Diet

Aisha I. JeffersonJanuary 1, 2012November 18, 2017

by Aisha I. JeffersonJanuary 1, 2012November 18, 2017822

Four years ago Monique A. Harps contended with more than $104,000 in debt. Although the 30-year-old still owes $34,000 in student loans, she has paid...