GreenPath in the News
News Releases - (scroll towards the bottom to see GreenPath Headlines: GreenPath experts featured in TV, print and radio news stories)
February 2, 2012
Valentine's Day doesn't need to be expensive
“In some cases, these gift ideas might be even more special to the recipient than a store bought gift,” said GreenPath trainer Megan Bridgett.
December 30, 2011
Make 2012 the year you leap out of debt
GreenPath Debt Solutions trainer Megan Bridgett offers up some simple and attainable ways for you to get financial goals in line early in the New Year. She recommends setting "SMART" goals and using the “extra” leap year day of February 29, as your financial jumping off point for the remainder of 2012.
December 18, 2011
One shopping week left - GreenPath offers low- and no-cost gift ideas
With one shopping week left, credit counselors at GreenPath Debt Solutions have come up with some gifts that have little or no cost. In some cases, these gift ideas might be even more special to the recipient than a store bought gift.
December 9, 2011
GreenPath provides four tips to keep finances in check this 2011 holiday spending season
“Despite some optimism in the increased spending this past Black Friday weekend, GreenPath encourages everyone to carefully budget their holiday spending this year,” said Dorothy Barrick, GreenPath financial counselor. “While credit cards can be very tempting to purchase gifts, they can result in a ‘holiday hangover’ in January, when the credit card bills come due,” she continued.
November 14, 2011
Protect Your Identity and Credit Cards on Black Friday
“Technology today goes well beyond pick pocketing or taking an unattended purse,” said Dorothy Barrick, GreenPath Debt Solutions counselor. “Cyber thieves have the Internet, radio frequency ID scanners and camera phones at their disposal in helping them steal credit card numbers and building a personal profile on an individual. It only takes small amounts of information and a few keystrokes to open up a new account in your name.”
October 10, 2011
Autumn signals start of holiday spending season; GreenPath provides money-saving tips
Fresh on the heels of kids going back to school and college with new backpacks, clothes and more, America is bracing for the upcoming major holiday season, which means spending money to celebrate. GreenPath Debt Solutions has compiled some ways to save money during the upcoming holiday season.
October 1, 2011
Michigan couple refuses to walk away from debt obligations (NFCC release)
Many people would walk away from $92,000 in credit card debt, but not Jerry and Sue Bailey, who were recently honored with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) Professional Achievement and Counseling Excellence (PACE) Clients of the Year Award.
September 12, 2011
August unemployment rate stuck at 9.1% - GreenPath provides financial to-do list for unemployed
As the national jobless rate was flat at 9.1% in August, those finding themselves out of work in September need to review their current financial situation and prioritize a to-do list, to help ensure economic stability while they look for work. GreenPath Debt Solutions has put together an unemployment checklist to help better understand their personal finances.
August 1, 2011
GreenPath celebrates 50th anniversary in August
GreenPath Debt Solutions celebrated its 50th anniversary on August 1, 2011. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, GreenPath began in 1961, as a budgeting and financial education service that was part of the Michigan Credit Union League.
July 22, 2011
GreenPath provides to-do list for unemployed in second half of 2011
While there are indications of the economy starting to slowly make a turnaround, there are still many people out of work in the second half of the year, who may need direction and help with prioritizing their financial to-do list. GreenPath Debt Solutions has put together an unemployment checklist.
July 19, 2011
GreenPath completes asset acquisition of CCCS of South Texas
GreenPath, Inc., a nonprofit consumer credit counseling agency doing business as GreenPath Debt Solutions, announced today that it is providing free debt counseling and financial education to southern Texas residents after its recent acquisition of the assets of Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of South Texas.
July 18, 2011
Final Week for Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program Applications
GreenPath Debt Solutions, a nationwide non-profit financial organization and national housing counseling intermediary, is reminding homeowners that they need to act fast and submit paperwork for the Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP), by this Friday, July 22.
June 30, 2011
GreenPath taking applications for new emergency homeowners' loan program
GreenPath Debt Solutions, a nationwide non-profit financial organization and national housing counseling intermediary is accepting applications from homeowners for the recently announced Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP). GreenPath is accepting applications from homeowners in Colorado, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
June 29, 2011
GreenPath launches new services for community banks
GreenPath Debt Solutions recently announced that it will provide both a free and a premium credit-counseling phone service to help community banks meet regulations set by the 2010 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act.
June 15, 2011
Declare Your Independence over debt this holiday weekend
While our 2011 Independence weekend holiday generally means families getting together for barbeques and parties (especially with July 4 falling on a Monday this year), it also is an opportune time for families to come together to discuss their credit and debt in the second half of the year.
June 7, 2011
GreenPath launches free service for credit unions
GreenPath Debt Solutions, a nationwide non-profit financial organization, providing consumers with financial education in housing, debt management and bankruptcy concerns, announced today that it will provide a free credit-counseling phone service to help credit unions meet regulations set by the 2010 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act.
June 2, 2011
2011 GreenPath Clients of the Year (Michigan)
Jerry and Sue Bailey of Jackson, Michigan, overcame obstacles in paying off more than $92,000 in credit card debt in a little over five and a half years, through GreenPath’s debt management program. During the plan, they endured physical setbacks, took on additional work to help with their plan and made family sacrifices. Watch the video: Meet the Baileys.
June 2, 2011
2011 GreenPath Clients of the Year (Michiana)
Dawn and David VanDyke of Buchanan, Michigan, overcame obstacles in paying off more than $48,000 in debt in a little over four and half years through GreenPath’s debt management program. Watch the attached video: Meet the VanDykes.
June 2, 2011
2011 GreenPath Clients of the Year Announced - The Baileys and the VanDykes
GreenPath Debt Solutions, a national, nonprofit financial organization providing consumers with financial education in housing, debt management and bankruptcy concerns, announced its two 2011 GreenPath Debt Solutions Clients of the Year.
May 23, 2011
GreenPath announces that unemployed Hoosiers may be eligible for mortgage assistance (05-23-11)
GreenPath Debt Solutions, with offices in Elkhart and Mishawaka, is partnering with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) on the state’s new Hardest Hit Fund initiative. GreenPath will work with the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN) and provide free mortgage assistance eligibility counseling to unemployed residents of Elkhart and Saint Joseph counties.
May 16, 2011
GreenPath reminds college graduates to make sure finances are in order
Now that the graduation caps have been thrown in the air and the dorm rooms emptied out, 2011 college graduates will face even more responsibilities, ranging from landing that first job to paying off their student loans. In order to help make the transition from college to the work world go smoothly, GreenPath Debt Solutions is providing a top ten financial checklist for recent college graduates.
May 12, 2011
GreenPath offers property tax counseling in Iowa and Illinois
This is the time of year when property tax bills begin arriving in mailboxes. Recently, more local homeowners are finding themselves struggling to come up with the funds to address their property taxes. Reduced income, unemployment, and rising prices for fuel and food, continue to take a toll on many Illinois homeowners. The good news is that there is free, non-profit help available locally to homeowners concerned about their property tax, budget and debt situations through GreenPath Debt Solutions.
April 19, 2011
GreenPath Completes Asset Acquisition of CCCS of Northern Colorado and Southeast Wyoming
GreenPath, Inc., a nonprofit consumer credit counseling agency doing business as GreenPath Debt Solutions, announced today that it is providing free debt counseling and financial education to Colorado and Wyoming residents after its recent acquisition of the assets of Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Northern Colorado and Southeast Wyoming.
March 24, 2011
GreenPath Debt Solutions Releases 2010 Data on Seniors
GreenPath Debt Solutions, a nationwide nonprofit financial organization providing consumers with financial education, housing and bankruptcy counseling, recently released data surrounding seniors and finances in 2010. Nearly 57,000 seniors ages 55 and older completed financial assessments with GreenPath in 2010. More than a third of respondents (38%) listed “reduced income” as the main source of hardship...
February 15, 2011
GreenPath Completes Acquisition with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of New Hampshire and Vermont
GreenPath is now providing free debt counseling and financial education from offices in Concord, Dover, Keene, Lebanon, Manchester, and Nashua, New Hampshire; and in Barre, Burlington, and Rutland, Vermont.
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GreenPath Headlines
December 21, 2011
6 ways to climb out from under of a mountain of debt (New York Daily News)
December 20, 2011
Can you afford the expenses on your income? (Monroe on a Budget blog)
December 15, 2011
Holiday deals could lead to overspending (Detroit Free Press)
December 9, 2011
6 Ways to Dig out of Debt (US News & World Report and Yahoo! Finance)
December 8, 2011
Debt Consolidation Loans Might Help, Could Hurt (CUNA website)
December 3, 2011
Avoid Financial Disaster by Being Prepared (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)
December 2, 2011
Surviving the Debt Crisis (KGBT-TV - NBC - Brownsville, TX)
November 22, 2011
Avoid Black Friday rent-to-own woes (The Caller, Corpus Christi, TX)
November 19, 2011
Keep stress in check this holiday season (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)
November 18, 2011
Tips for refinancing your home (Star Telegram, Fort Worth, TX)
November 17, 2011
Stay out of debt this holiday season (KGWN-TV, Cheyenne, WY)
November 17, 2011
Oakwood Heights homeowners urged to crunch numbers (The Detroit News)
November 10, 2011
New rules aim to simplify refinancing for homeowners (Detroit Free Press)
November 5, 2011
Michigan couple digs out of debt (WWJ-AM 950, Detroit CBS Radio)
November 5, 2011
Talk to the bank before you walk (The Coloardoan, Fort Collins, CO)
October 19, 2011
Help is available with credit card debt (Rochester, MI Media)
October 12, 2011
Small business owners learn about credit and debt (Sayville, NY Patch)
October 11, 2011
Letter to the Editor - Story shows people can escape from debt (Jackson Citizen Patriot, Micihgan)
October 11, 2011
Building a better credit score (Wisconsin State Journal)
October 8, 2011
1 in 4 not open with spouse about finances (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)
October 4, 2011
Blog: Couple Pays Off $92,000 In Credit Card Debt (Credit Card Assist)
October 2, 2011
Agency helps couple escape grip of $92,000 in credit card debt (Jackson Citizen Patriot, Micihgan)
September 29, 2011
Jackson Couple Pays off $92,000 in debt (WDIV-TV, NBC, Detroit)
September 28, 2011
Michigan couple pays off $92,000 in credit card debt (FOXBusiness.com)
September 22, 2011
Michigan couple honored for paying off $92,000 in credit card debt (CreditCards.com)
September 22, 2011
Michigan recession seems to linger (The Detroit News)
September 21, 2011
Cost of a low credit score (Action News 4 - Brownsville, TX)
August 29, 2011
Business Diary - New phone counseling service offered (Crain's Detroit Business)
August 28, 2011
4 financial management suggestions for the newly jobless (MLive.com - Michigan online news)
August 27, 2011
Things to think about before buying a home (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)
August 27, 2011
Better Credit Seminar to Explain Credit Reports (Victoria Advocate, TX)
August 25, 2011
College debt could be the next bubble to burst (WZZM-TV, Grand Rapids, MI)
August 24, 2011
Housing Shows Economy Affecting People Differently (WISC-TV/Madison, WI)
August 22, 2011
Onward with Reverse Mortgages (The Herald, Sierra Vista, AZ)
August 13, 2011
Investors react to Dow roller coaster ride (WSVJ-TV - FOX 28, South Bend, Ind.)
August 13, 2011
Where would you go for $1,000 (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Col.)
August 11, 2011
Be careful of medical credit cards (Detroit Free Press)
August 8, 2011
How to get out of debt (WLUC-TV/FOX, Marquette, Mich.)
July 21, 2011
Mortgages: Sorting through Lending Costs (New York Times)
July 21, 2011
Foreclosure Relief Program Extends Deadline (WISC-TV, Madison, Wisc.)
July 11, 2011
New loan program helps Valley families avoid foreclosure (KGBT-TV, Rio Grande Valley, Texas)
July 9, 2011
Help available for homeowners at risk (Monroe WI Times)
July 9, 2011
Foreclosure remains a reality for many in Wisconsin (WKOW-TV, Madison, WI)
July 8, 2011
Federal program could help residents in foreclosure (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
July 8, 2011
Residents facing foreclosure could qualify for federal relief (WISC-TV, Madison, WI)
July 7 2011
Dane County Executive Urgres Homeowners to Apply for Federal Grant (Wisconsin State Journal)
July 2, 2011
"Your Bottom Line with Christine Ramos" (CNN)
July 2, 2011
Declare Independence over Debt this July 4 holiday (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)
June 28, 2011
Reverse Mortgages: Two Biggest Players Exit (ABC News.com)
June 20, 2011
Letter to Editor: Debt management and debt settlement are different (South Bend Tribune - Indiana)
June 20, 2011
Property Trax: HUD launches new program to help unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure
June 19, 2011
Money can help or hurt a marriage (The Coloradoan - Fort Collins, CO)
June 14, 2011
Graduate into new job with better money habits (The Arizona Republic)
June 13, 2011
Nonprofit organizations offer credit-counseling programs/Pittsburgh Tribune Review
June 13, 2011
5 money rules meant to be broken (Fox Business and CreditCards.com)
June 7, 2011
Valley bankruptcies fell again in May (The Arizona Republic)
June 7, 2011
Credit Unions have NFCC counselilng line options (CUNA website)
June 3, 2011
Michigan company takes in CCCS of South Texas (The Caller, Corpus Christi, Texas)
June 2, 2011
Out of the Depths of Debt (Detroit Free Press)
May 29, 2011
Letter to the Editor: Debt Firm Differences (Dallas Morning News)
May 25, 2011
Money Tips for College Grads (The Arizona Republic)
May 24, 2011
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft (The Mining Journal, Marquette, MI)
May 22, 2011
From homeownership to foreclosure: Latinos hit hard by foreclosure crisis (Wisconsin State Journal)
May 21, 2011
Column: Are you approaching your own debt ceiling? (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)
May 20, 2011
Chase Bank Helps Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure (WITI-TV - FOX, Milwaukee, WI)
May 20, 2011
Counseling Before Borrowing (The New York Times)
May 20, 2011
5 Ways to Get out of Debt (WMUR-TV ABC - Boston and New Hampshire)
May 7, 2011
Column: Seniors struggle with reduced income, no financial plan (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)
May 3, 2011
Eight Money Lessons for New College Grads (DailyFinance.com)
April 25, 2011
Dollars and sense: Go back to basics to live on less income (Coloradoan.com, Fort Collins, CO)
April 20, 2011
Rejecting Their Credit Cards: More People Choosing the Cash-Only Lifestyle (Daily Finance, AOL.com)
Consumer Credit Counseling Services is acquired (Coloradoan.com, Fort Collins, CO)
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