Money
Mellody Hobson talks about organizing in this week’s “Money Mondays” segment. This morning I have a cautionary tale for you. Last week, a woman in Queens threw away her life savings. She literally threw it away in a rusted out old refrigerator. She didn’t remember she’d stashed her cash in there until later that night. […]
In a bid to shore up its mobile and Web mapping infrastructure, Apple has confirmed a purchase of Nigerian entrepreneur Chinedu Echeruo‘s (pictured) HopStop.com application.…
Delinquencies on bank-issued credit cards — on accounts that were 30 days or more overdue — fell to 2.41% in the first quarter of 2013,…
Mellody Hobson talks women and money in today’s “Money Mondays” segment. I’m happy to say that I’m the bearer of good news. It turns out that while the recession put most people off track when it comes to saving and investing, it may have had the opposite affect on women—pushing them to become financially savvier. […]
Is $1,500 the most you should pay for a loan modification? Is $3,000 reasonable to save your home from foreclosure? The most you should pay for a loan modification or to save your home from foreclosure is $0 – nothing.This answer may surprise you. If your mortgage is late, you should work with your lender […]
Mellody Hobson talks about the summer travel paradox in today’s “Money Mondays” segment. Last month, we talked about how to protect yourself from all-too-common summer credit card scams and how to be a smart traveler when it comes to your money—like talking to your bank before you travel and monitoring account activity online. But today […]
You have worked too hard— getting your (numerous) degrees, navigating Cubicle America, and building your brand to be broke. “Being as broke as a joke”,…
Roland Martin talks with financial wiz Deborah Owens about what you can do to become credit card savvy and overcome debt.
Evita Robinson and Kimberly Bryant are no strangers to crowd-funding. In fact, it’s safe to call them experts. In 2011, Robinson turned her love for…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: If you’re into couponing, go to www.pgeveryday.com for great savings on everyday products. Did you know that your high price smart phone can actually save you some money? While I may not be a pro at getting your monthly cell phone bill down, but I do know the best apps that help you […]
Let’s go there. The big lie: education=financial success. Or does it? I have been in school since age six and am a tenured professor turned entrepreneur. It is safe to say I have been in school just about my whole life. As a social entrepreneur who really believes one can make money and make a […]
