Personal Finances

  Despite an improving economy and a falling national unemployment rate, some American workers are still struggling to dig out from under sky-high debt that…

Interested in making a big purchase like a house or car, but your credit report is marred by a history of late credit card payments?…

It’s no secret that African Americans face unique challenges to their financial security that are unlike those of white households. An estimated 42 percent of…

Domestic violence can be broken down into four different types of abuses: emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse and financial abuse. Financial guru Deborah Owens discusses…

Financial guru Deborah Owens joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to outline the three major financial pitfalls that prevent most Americans from building wealth. Here’s a hint:…

Today on “NewsOne Now,”  Roland Martin got real about finances with “Washington Post” financial columnist, Michelle Singletary. They talked about economic slavery and freedom. “Debt makes…

If you were embarrassed by that question, don’t be. More people should actually ask and more personal finance gurus should stop assuming that everybody knows!…

Kandi Burruss who recently got engaged wants to keep that money she worked hard for over the years. Kandi who is very vocal when it comes to her cash, shared her thoughts on prenups and on her Bravo blog: Since I’m newly engaged, I’m going to touch on a couple of things in the last couple of episodes […]

Every successful financial plan needs to have clean credit and a high FICO score.  If we are to see more home and business ownership having good credit is the first step towards accomplishing this goal.  Too many times I have personally seen many opportunities missed because we have not taken the time to “clean” our […]

It seems there is a disconnect from what is being covered by financial news and what the public is really concerned about. You can’t turn on the financial news networks without hearing questions such as the following: “Will the US raise its debt ceiling?” “Will the tax cuts for the rich be extended?” “Will the […]

Unemployment reaches record levels, the housing market is slow, and real wages haven’t increased in far too long.  Many are finding themselves discouraged and losing and faith for a better financial tomorrow.  However, an increased level of faith will allow all of our financial dreams and goals to come to fruition despite this recession. There […]