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IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS, RETIREES STOPPED WORKING AT 65 and spent their golden years relaxing on the beach or playing golf, supporting such lifestyles with monthly pension checks. Today, [...]

YVETTE BROWN HAS ALWAYS DREAMED OF BECOMING A MOTHER. When the time came to turn that dream into a reality, she chose to adopt. 'I knew from a very young [...]

YOUNG ADULTS ARE TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS when it comes to personal finance. Despite reports about their financial illiteracy and indifference, some have learned from the financial meltdown of 2008 [...]

WHEN JOANN BURL OF BURTONSVILLE, MARYLAND, HEARD THAT HER church was co-sponsoring a financial literacy program for children last fall, she knew immediately that she wanted her 12-year-old son, Brendan, [...]

YOU'RE PROBABLY WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED TO 2010. IT BLEW through quickly and might have left you spinning. But you can make smart moves now that will help you start 2011 [...]

JUST BECAUSE THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY IS MOVING LIKE molasses doesn't mean your personal rebound has to be sluggish. BLACK ENTERPRISE talked to some of the wisest financial planners, investment advisers, [...]

Business is not limited to the boardroom. Social media helped reinforce this. Coupled with adaptability and a forward-thinking approach, this mobility is altering (in real time) the way we engage [...]

LIFE AFTER THE MILITARY CAN BE overwhelming. Many veterans are thrust into the role of job-seeker and must quickly adjust to the financial implications of civilian life. 'People transitioning from [...]

FOR ANY WOMAN, BREAKING INTO AN INDUSTRY DOMINATED BY men is tough. But when you're a black woman with aspirations of becoming president and CEO of a construction business, it's [...]

If you're planning a job-related move this fall, you'll be delighted to know that some of the costs are tax deductible. From 2012 to 2013, 35.9 million people moved, according [...]

Wealth For Life Principle No. 2 I will maximize my income potential through education and training JANINE TRUITT LEARNED FIRSTHAND THAT OBTAINING ADDITIONAL EDUCATION pays off. Her passion for education [...]

Exciting things are happening in the world of health and science. The biotechnology sector, which includes agricultural advances, drug developments, and new scientific technologies, is seeing a flurry of activity [...]

THERE ARE PLENTY OF THINGS MILLENNIALS ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW: how to use the latest technology, innovative ways to solve problems, the best angle for a selfie, even. But one [...]

Wealth For Life Principle No. 10 I will strengthen my community through philanthropy JOHN HOPE BRYANT'S PASSION IS TO ERADICATE POVERTY BY ENCOURAGING A mindset of wealth creation. Bryant is [...]

The days of working until you're 65 and then retiring to collect a monthly pension check for the rest of your life are over. As more and more companies get [...]

Wealth For Life Principle No. 3 I will effectively manage my budget, credit, debt, and tax obligations. BECOMING A SPORTS STAR CAN BE A DREAM COME TRUE. However, for many [...]

THE BUYING POWER OF BLACK CONSUMERS IS AN ESTIMATED $1 TRILLION AND IS forecast to reach $1.3 trillion by 2017, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth. But that [...]

In the January 2000 issue, BLACK ENTERPRISE proudly introduced the Black Wealth Initiative. It was a call to action, encouraging our readers to seek and achieve financial empowerment to effect [...]

So you want to be a boss? Make sure your finances are in order first AFTER YEARS OF RUNNING THE PROVERBIAL RAT race you're thinking of starting a business. Maybe [...]

Here's what you can expect IN RESPONSE TO THE FINANCIAL MELTDOWN THAT BEGAN IN THE UNITED STATES MORE THAN TWO years ago, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection [...]

IMAGINE IF WHEN YOU WERE A child, one of your parents opened a few credit cards and acquired a few utilities in your name--unbeknownst to you. Years later, it comes [...]

An inquiry will appear on your credit report when a lender inquires about your credit. Also known as a credit check, there are two types: a 'hard' pull (this affects [...]

If you travel a lot, you might occasionally make use of the facilities at a hotel business center. However, the blog Krebs on Security sounded the alarm about a potential [...]

More people are taking on home improvement projects. Spending for the 12 months ending next spring is expected to see a 12% gain, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for [...]

CAREFULLY MANAGING YOUR money can be a balancing act. This is especially true for those who have just gone through a divorce. Things can get even more complicated when divorce [...]

Reaching the American dream just got a little easier for low- to middle-income earners, thanks to a homeownership program called NeighborhoodLIFT. The program guides prospective homebuyers through the home-buying process. [...]

In light of the recent data breaches that have been spreading like wildfire, you may be concerned about the safety of your personal information. One helpful little tool is BiliGuard, [...]

UNLESS YOU RECEIVED UNUSUALLY GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM MOM AND DAD, you're likely to face a large debt upon graduating. Those who borrowed money for college and graduated with a bachelor's [...]

If you suffered property loss as a result of a casualty, help might be available in the form of a casualty loss deduction through the Internal Revenue Service. A taxpayer [...]

In light of recent data breaches at Target and other stores, you might feel uneasy about how vulnerable your financial information is. If you shopped at Target around the time [...]

Are you prepared for retirement? If not, you have company. The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that at-risk households constitute 53% of American households that have not [...]

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the 2014 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Starting [...]

Recently the Federal Trade Commission shut down an operation accused of using deceptive tactics to collect on phantom (that is, nonexistent) payday loans, leading consumers to believe that they owed [...]

Here are three perks you might not be taking advantage of. 1. Breakage, theft, and loss protection. If you used your credit card to buy an item that is now [...]

Have you ever searched Google, stood in line to purchase the latest iPhone, bought products on Amazon.com or bought plane tickets through Priceline. com? Have you shopped at the Gap, [...]

If you're having trouble paying down your private student loans, there are other options you might not have thought about. One such option is raising funds through crowdfunding or participating [...]

The Internet can be a dangerous place. It seems that identity thieves, child predators, and all kinds of scammers are waiting to pounce at any given moment. This is why [...]

In an effort to reduce mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau introduced a new ser of rules outlining how mortgage lenders are required to make sure borrowers [...]

THE REDPLUM SOCIAL SAVINGS APP, A companion to the printable-coupon website RedPlum.com, combines social media with couponing. This free app is unique because it can be accessed directly from your [...]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made it easier to access your specialty consumer reports. A specialty reporting company focuses on certain industries, and their reports contain information such as [...]

WITH THE AVERAGE COST OF TUITION, FEES, AND ROOM and board at a private, nonprofit, four-year college topping out at more than $39,000, students and parents are looking for alternative [...]

Saving for retirement just got a little easier. The IRS has announced that starting next year, contribution limits for your 401(k) and individual retirement account will be increasing. Right now, [...]

When comparing credit card offers, look not only at the interest rate and fees, but also at how the balance is calculated. The most advantageous balance calculation is the adjusted [...]

As you flip through the pages of this month's issue, you'll notice a common theme: wealth. Just like you and me, many of the subjects in our annual money management [...]

If you're receiving Veterans, Social Security, or any other federal benefits via paper check, you need to know that the U.S. Department of the Treasury will require you to switch [...]

September is National Coupon Month. Here are three creative ways you can use coupons in its honor: Make a donation. Help a military family in need. Expired coupons can be [...]

Do you often find your self hunting for misplaced receipts once it's time to fill out your expense report? Expensify comes to the rescue with an app that will simplify [...]

IT'S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME, AND THAT MEANS YOUR kids are gearing up to sharpen their skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. But don't forget one more area of skill--finances, lust in [...]

Sylvia Woods delighted our taste buds and fed our souls. The founder and owner of Sylvia's Restaurant died July 19 at the age of 86. At press time, an official [...]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has developed a public database for consumer credit card complaints. Right now, the database only contains information regarding credit cards, but the CFPB is proposing [...]