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Lynnette Khalfani-Cox,
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DTI or Debt-to-Income Ratio Explained
If you’re in the market for a loan, chances are that lenders are going to assess something called your “DTI”... read more →
September 21, 2018
7 Reasons to Save More Money or Boost Your Emergency Fund
It’s so easy to obtain a credit card and use it to pay for purchases that often people wonder why... read more →
September 18, 2018
A Message for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
For Black Womens Equal Pay Day: a lesson to my sisters in knowing your worth and a call to demand more: Sign-up... read more →
August 13, 2018
Beware of Fake IRS Collection Scam
Have you ever received a phone call from the IRS – or from someone claiming to be from the IRS... read more →
July 12, 2018
What a Trade War With China Means For Your Money
It’s official: the U.S. and China are formally locked in a high-profile trade war. On Friday July 6, 2018, the... read more →
July 6, 2018
Splitting Up and Not Married – Whose Money is it Anyway?
Q: My boyfriend and I been together for over 15 years. We have joint savings and checking accounts. We planned... read more →
May 1, 2018
How to Negotiate a Lower Interest Rate on Your Credit Card
Q: Is there a way to lower my credit card interest rate so I can pay my credit card's balance... read more →
April 16, 2018
Is a HELOC Right for You? Pros, Cons, and Considerations to Make
A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a popular way to finance everything from home remodeling or repair... read more →
April 6, 2018
How to Report Rent Payments to the Credit Bureaus
Q: I carried a mortgage on a property I rented out and I would like to report rent payments to... read more →
February 28, 2018
A New Financial Tool, Cinch, Can Improve Your Finances
A new financial software tool, called Cinch, can help you not only save money, but also plan your financial future.... read more →
January 4, 2018
Keeping Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year, We hope you had a great holiday break and are ready to take your finances to the... read more →
January 3, 2018
New Year’s Resolution: Easy Ways to Save More Money in 2018
Are you making a financial New Year’s resolution in 2018? If not, you should – and saving more money should... read more →
January 1, 2018
Should You Invest in Bitcoin?
Investing in bitcoin isn’t a decision you should make lightly or without being properly informed about all the potential risks... read more →
December 23, 2017
What Exactly is Bitcoin? 7 Facts About Bitcoin
Bitcoin became all the rage among many investors in 2017 – and even people who don’t regularly invest have gotten... read more →
December 22, 2017
4 Smart Ways To Shop Smart, Entertain And Decorate On A Holiday Budget
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $680 billion during the holidays, and the average family... read more →
December 11, 2017
The Most Maxed-Out Places in America
Credit card balances in the U.S. now total roughly $1 trillion, the most since 2009, according to recent Federal Reserve... read more →
December 4, 2017
Holiday Shopping: 5 Apps to Save Cash, Make Money & Protect Your Credit
Americans engaged in record levels of online holiday shopping during both Black Friday and Thanksgiving online sales in the United... read more →
November 27, 2017
5 Horrible Things About the GOP Tax Plan
President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are trying to rush a massive tax “reform” plan through Congress with... read more →
November 20, 2017
Can I Qualify for a Mortgage After Bankruptcy?
Q: My husband and I are in our final year of bankruptcy this year. We did a chapter 13 in... read more →
November 7, 2017
How to Start a Conversation About Money with Your Children
Here's our newly updated series of books and ebooks to help start a conversation and talk to your young children... read more →
November 6, 2017
4 Thanksgiving Day Disasters to Avoid
Thanksgiving Day celebrations typically involve family, food and fun. But Thanksgiving can also bring a number of disasters that can... read more →
November 2, 2017
The FTC’s Crackdown on Student Loan Scammers
For nearly 40 million Americans, student loans are a big problem, with a staggering $1.4 trillion in outstanding balances (only... read more →
October 31, 2017
4 Frightening Financial Facts for Halloween
This Halloween, Americans are doling out a lot of money -- a record $9.1 billion on costumes, candy and decorations, according... read more →
October 30, 2017
How To Deal With Out of State Debt Collectors
Q: Hi, Can a debt collector that is based in and licensed in the state of Delaware, collect a debt from me in... read more →
October 17, 2017
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