Tag: personal finance

BUILDING WEALTH IS ABOUT THE HABIT OF SAVING

When speaking with Ms. Yvonne Green, I heard a soft, relaxed easygoing tone in her voice. However, within a few minutes of our interaction, there was no doubt that this woman, the Director of Financial Empowerment Services at Memorial Assistance Ministries is passionate and committed to her calling.  In her capacity, Ms. Green, who has previously been a housing counselor, asset builder counselor, and who is an AmeriCorps alum, provides services that regular people can […]

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How to Separate Business Credit and Personal credit

Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that more than half of small business owners who apply for a loan, fail to secure them. One of the primary reasons cited is that the businesses that apply for these loans have poor business and personal credit scores. As a business owner, you should know that keeping your business credit and personal credit and all financial information separate and well organized is essential for […]