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DIY:Annual Credit Review

Of all of the things you should probably put on your  annual to-do list checking your credit should be a top-priority. There are a few reasons why you may want to … Continue reading

March 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

The True Purpose of Tax Season

Tax season is a time of year that brings joy to many of us, much like the joy experienced by a 9-year old girl waiting for Christmas day to see what Santa … Continue reading

February 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

An American Dream undone-FHA

Today members of the House Financial Services Committee met to discuss the FHA’s Financial Situation. The FHA, a government mortgage insurer, is facing a projected $16.3 billion shortfall in its … Continue reading

February 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Credit Card Spending limits –You’re approved!!!

You were recently approved for a new credit card, time to go shopping right? Here’s something to consider when shopping with credit cards and not foregoing your credit card spending … Continue reading

February 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Fortune Teller – Debt

Today I want to focus on getting out of debt. Our credit reports reveal to us details about our lifestyle choices and behaviors. In many ways, a credit report is … Continue reading

February 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

2012 Real Sistah’s Talk Money holiday gift guide

I don’t know about you, but I can hardly remember any of the Christmas gifts I have received in the past. So what does that say about the gift-giver or better yet what does … Continue reading

November 30, 2012 · Leave a comment

Checking – matters!

The concept behind managing a checking account appear to be simple, every month you deposit money and use that money to pay your bills. But the question is why do … Continue reading

November 29, 2012 · Leave a comment

Get Covered!

Today’s topic is that of insurance. Everyone should have and keep insurance on the items they value most. For me keeping family heirlooms is a tradition not often kept these … Continue reading

November 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

Start Saving!

Two months ago I decided to do a 180 degree turnaround and start a savings account depositing at-least $25.00 a month. My recommendation is that you do the same. Here’s why… saving … Continue reading

June 5, 2012 · Leave a comment