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Lynnette Khalfani-Cox,
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The Best Low-Risk Investments of 2019
Since the beginning of October 2018 to mid-January 2019, the S&P 500 Index has been down ten percent, rebounding back... read more →
April 23, 2019
Seven Must-Have Personal Finance Apps for Everyone
You may think that personal finance apps used on smartphones are just for millennials and members of Generation Z. You... read more →
April 16, 2019
Five Ways to Avoid Running out of Money During Retirement
The goal of retirement is to have enough money to live out the rest of your days comfortably. However, what... read more →
March 27, 2019
Tax Pros and Cons for Uber and Lyft Drivers
While being a driver for Uber or Lyft is a great way to earn extra income, it can also come... read more →
March 13, 2019
Is There an Optimal Strategy to Repaying Student Loan Debt?
College can be an exciting time, but paying off student loans isn’t nearly as fun. Unless you pay it... read more →
February 27, 2019
5 Ways Procrastination Can Lead to Financial Struggle
Have you ever waited until the wee hours of the morning to study for an exam at the very last... read more →
February 22, 2019
Debt Snowball Vs. Debt Avalanche: Which is the Best Approach to Pay off Debt?
Anyone who’s ever been in debt knows one thing: it doesn’t make life easy. In fact, debt can have many... read more →
January 25, 2019
The True Cost of Having Clutter in Your Life
Have you ever walked into your living room, bedroom, or basement and felt as if the mountains of clutter would... read more →
January 17, 2019
You’re Not a Kardashian, So Don’t Spend Like One This Holiday Season
Chances are the Kardashians won’t be cutting back on spending this holiday season. From a 1956 Ford Thunderbird to a... read more →
December 20, 2018
Mismanaging Your Credit
Are you mismanaging your credit with your significant other or anyone else? Have you let the heartstrings get pulled again?... read more →
October 3, 2018
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
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