By Dr. Frances “Toni” Murphy DraperAFRO CEO and Publisher Every holiday season, we search for the perfect gifts for the children in our lives. We want the joy and the surprise. But most of what we buy doesn’t last. Sneakers lose their shine, video games get replaced and toys are forgotten by spring. As families […]
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Are Holiday Loans Naughty or Nice? Here Are the Pros and Cons
Holiday loans can be a helpful way to cover extra seasonal costs, but it’s important to weigh the pros and cons before taking one out, such as the potential for increased debt and financial stress.
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What You Should Know About Credit Monitoring
Photo: chormail via 123RF So much of our lives take place online, including things like paying bills, shopping, getting paid, and even sending a friend money for your half of the lunch bill. With so much transfer of sensitive financial information online, it makes sense to be a little wary of what’s happening to your […]
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Experts urge senators to act in the fight against financial fraud
By Katharine Wilson, Capital News Service Americans are reporting fewer frauds since a peak in 2021. However, experts at a Jan. 31 Senate hearing said scammers are only getting better at extracting more money from their victims. Witnesses and senators agreed that action is needed to fight this issue – but they differed on what […]