Money Mondays
The Scarcity Effect
A few weeks ago, we talked about the psychology of investing. Turns out that psychology plays a big role not only in investing, but also…
Tag: debt
News
Faces of Hope: Sweet Success Lifts a Family Out of Debt
Mignon Francois wanted to help her husband lift their family out of debt. The couple and their six children were living in two rooms of…
If You Missed It
Money Mondays: The Debt Consolidation Trap
You know those commercials you see that say they help you “get of debt the quick and easy way?” Debt consolidation companies can paint a…
Money
Money Mondays: The Debt Consolidation Trap
Mellody Hobson talks about debt consolidation. — You know those commercials you see that say they help you “get of debt the quick and easy…
National News
Student Debt Stretches to Record 1 in 5 Households
WASHINGTON (AP) — With college enrollment growing, student debt has stretched to a record number of U.S. households — nearly 1 in 5 — with…
Money
Colleges’ Bank Deals Saddle Students with Big Fees
WASHINGTON (AP) — A public interest group says as many as 900 colleges are pushing students into using payment cards that carry hefty costs, sometimes…
On Screen
LisaRaye Addresses Stacey Dash Feud
The lovely LisaRaye did not hold back in her JET cover story. The Chicago-bred actresses addresses longstanding rumors about the reported fight between she and…
National News
50 New York City Schools Closing
Despite stern and unrelenting protest from parents, educators and even Occupy Department of Education demonstrators, nearly 50 New York City public schools are slated for…
Exclusive Interviews
John Witherspoon talks about the debt ceiling
John Witherspoon talks about the debt ceiling and other current news topics.
