Roth IRA Limits Removed for 2010

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.” Roth IRAs have long been a great retirement choice.  You can contribute up to $5,000 each year ($6,000 for those 50 and older).  You [...]

Finding A Tax Preparer

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.” Finding the right tax preparer can be the difference between owing nothing to forking over thousands in taxes.  Don’t wait until your taxes are [...]

Tax Deductions for Non-Profit Volunteers

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.” In this spirit of holidays, many nonprofits will see a rise in the number of volunteers helping to fulfill their missions.  Nonprofits in Los [...]

Filing Your Taxes? Get A Head Start

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.” The past does repeat itself and looking at old tax returns can help you come up with what your situation will look like for [...]

Now That The Damage is Done..

You spent too much on Christmas gifts and associated celebrations.  Now what?  Before this feeling of financial dread disappears as fast of some New Year’s resolutions, use this time to prepare for next year.  Yes, easier said than done.  But do you want to feel like this the same time next year?  Probably not. One [...]

The Unbanked

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently  released the findings of its FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households.  The survey is significant in better understanding of which Americans remain outside the banking system. The study, which is the most comprehensive survey to date of the unbanked and underbanked, reveals that more than one [...]

Holiday Shoppers: Don’t Just Take It Anymore

Just finished perusing the sales papers after Thanksgiving dinner.  Everything is on sale if you’ve got the cash (or credit) to spend.  But remember you are in control, not the retailers.  There is a reason for the extended frenzy for the 2009 Holiday Shopping Season.  The economy has many of us counting our pennies and [...]

Relief from ATM and Overdraft Fees

The Federal Reserve Board recently announced updated rules to protect consumers against predatory ATM and overdraft fees by banks. The Wall Street Journal reports: The Fed’s policy requires customers to opt in to “overdraft protection” programs, meaning they would have to agree to pay a fee any time they overdraw their accounts at automated-teller machines [...]

Health Care Bill – Taxes On The “Rich” Could Include You

blackgirlgrown is proud to feature Shannon King Nash, author of the award-winning book entitled, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth.” With the House of Representative finally passing its version of the health care bill our country is getting closer to a new way of [...]

Taxes: Is It Really That Time Again?

No, not quite.  But to ensure a happier ending, Black Enterprise provides some tips on what you can do now to prepare for your annual dance with the tax man: Homebuyers, gather your records. If you purchased your first home in 2009 or purchased a home after more than three years, you’re likely eligible for [...]

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