Tracking the activity in your checking and savings accounts is a great money management strategy. In addition, your monthly bank statement is an excellent resource provided by your financial institution to assist you in staying on top of your finances.

A goodwill letter usually asks creditors to overlook the past due bill and accept your payment as if it had been received on time. The end result is left up to the creditor to decide whether or not to erase any negative marks on your credit report.

Jala Eaton, Esq., Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), is the Founder and CEO of On My Own Financial, LLC and J. Eaton Law PC. Learn more about Jala Eaton, her company On My Own Financial, and her advice to other women entrepreneurs.

Have you ever wondered why you were denied a loan? It usually comes down to the 3 C's of credit: Character, Capital, and Capacity. Learn more here.

To attract new customers, credit card companies frequently advertise generous welcome bonuses. These welcome bonuses can quickly add up to many miles, points, and cash-back offers. Some people try to maximize their rewards by applying for multiple cards simultaneously. This process is known as credit card churning.

Payday loans have been around since the early 1930s. However, payday loans have become increasingly popular, especially among Generation Z. But despite their popularity, it’s important to note that payday loans have high-interest rates that could lead borrowers into debt.

Atiya Brown is the Founder and CEO of The Savvy Accountant, which helps small businesses solve complex tax issues and save money on their taxes. She joins Culture Meets Money to share her best tax tips that every successful entrepreneur should know.

Landlords perform credit checks to make sure that a rental applicant appears trustworthy and has a solid history of making payments on time. You can take several steps to pass your next rental credit check with flying colors.

The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service is a new payment method that has become increasingly popular. Despite BNPL becoming more widespread amongst the younger generation, this program carries significant financial risks if the money isn’t paid back on time.

CapWay invited Financial Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher, Steven M. Hughes to join Culture Meets Money to discuss financial therapy, why mental health matters in the Black community, and how money and mental health coincide.

We all need a place to call home. But rent prices, like most everything, seem to be rising ever higher. Here's how to know if your rent is not just high, but too high for you.

Everyone should regularly check their credit report. The difference between a soft inquiry and a hard inquiry can significantly impact your score. Here's what you should know about the difference between both.

Ignoring your student loan debt is not a good idea. Instead, start right now by making a plan to get out of student loan debt. The sooner you start the better. Here is how.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden announced a pause on student loans. However, with the pause going away, Dec. 31, 2022, the Biden Administration is setting up a loan forgiveness program to reduce outstanding student debts.

Debt collection agencies are infamous for how terribly they treat people. With some little-known facts, you can get through collections quickly and be much better off.