Four Ways To Reduce What You Owe As Credit Card Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion
Black Americans may do well to consider steps that could help them reduce credit card debt and boost their personal finance status....
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Is The Credit Score System Holding Black People Back? Dr. Bernice King and Ashley Bell Think So
A new article written by Dr. Bernice King and Small Business Administration executive Ashley Bell claims credit scoring is a consequence of slavery and segregation....
Credit Card Debt is Delaying Millennials’ Dreams
Credit card debt is delaying millennials' dreams, with more than 40% saying it has prevented them from making a major life purchase...
5 Best Instant Approval Credit Cards for (Re)Building Credit
Have a credit score of 500 or no credit history at all? Check out these instant approval credit cards and wisely improve your credit faster....
5 Ways to Get Your Money Right for the New Year
Get your money right for the new year with a few simple, easy to follow steps. We're past the holiday season and into a brand...
How to Budget for Unexpected Windfalls
Having a plan for unexpected windfalls can be as important as anticipating surprise expenses. Just remember: Debt first, savings second and spending last....
3 Easy Moves That Will Boost Your Credit Score
For better or worse, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life. Lenders use that score to determine if you’re...
What Your Candidate Tells Us About Your Credit Score
"The higher a consumer's credit score, typically the higher their income level. High credit scores also skew to an older demographic, since length of open...
John Hope Bryant Talks about New Book and CFPB Partnership
In part three of this series, Black Enterprise speaks with John Hope Bryant to learn more about his efforts to eradicate poverty and increase financial...
Poll Reveals Consumers are Embarrassed By Their Credit Scores
Poll participants were told to choose from five categories...