Rental properties can make good investments, but they come with risk
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Maybe your financial house is in order. Your debt is manageable or…
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AKA Sorority celebrates Black Heritage Month with community events
In celebration of Black Heritage Month, the ladies of Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha…
Prepare your budget for closing costs
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Imagine the frustration that would follow if you spent hours planning…
Make the most of your rewards program membership
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN I’m often intrigued and sometimes inspired by stories of people…
Refinancing your debt could be a good idea if…
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Have you ever considered how lenders compare applicants? Typically,…
Take control of your electronic entertainment budget
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN It seems like every few weeks there’s a new…
Some couples invest in their future in ways other than a diamond ring
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN What does an engagement ring look like? For many people, my wife…
Health and wealth in one
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN The end of the year is a perennial period of self-reflection, and I…
Resolve to replace your bad financial habits
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Most people have at least one bad financial habit. Whether it’s…
How to turn monetary gifts into teachable moments
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Children and teenagers who received monetary gifts for the holidays…
Prepare for Medicare Part A and B price changes in 2017
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN If you’re eligible for Medicare, or will be in the coming year,…
Simple ways to make your appliances last longer
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN ‘Tis the season for overflowing refrigerators, never-ending…
When might opening a joint bank account make sense?
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Did you recently get married, move in with a new roommate, see a…
Focus on credit factors, not credit scores
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN You should want to know your credit score. After all, your credit can…
Year-end tax moves that could save you money
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN The end of the year is approaching and between visiting friends and…
Lower your utility bill this winter
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Do you turn the thermostat a notch higher or put on an extra sweater…
How a little work could lead to over $1,000 in savings
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN How long would it take you to earn an extra $1,000? Contrary to what…
Graduated and on your own, now what?
BY NATHANIEL SILLIN Fall is here and school is back in session but for many graduates,…