Paying off debt is stressing out New Yorkers
John Byrne/New York Post
3 September 2016
 
Paying off personal debt is now the leading cause of financial stress in New York, according to a new GOBankingRates.com survey. And consumer advocates say some of the blame must belong to “loan shark” credit card companies — and to the jackboot tactics employed by bankers when borrowers fall behind.
They call it “legally sanctioned daylight bank robbery.”

Tips for back-to-school savings
Cheril Lee/KIOS-FM (Omaha Public Radio)
29 July 2016

It may only be the end of July, but many kids start school next month.  And with the start of school comes the rush to buy students all the school supplies and clothes they need.

But before you head out to the stores, Katie Bossler, a financial counselor with GreenPath Financial Wellness, has some money saving tips for you.

Reverse mortgages shake loan-shark image, fight for respectability
Susan Tompor/Sunday Detroit Free Press
17 August 2016

Reverse mortgages once had a down-and-out feel, much like a payday loan. Think of a quick fix that could generate havoc, like when widows ended up losing their homes. But significant repackaging with more consumer protections could create a new respectability.

Help on the way for S.A. vets with $2 million in funding
Christine Acosta/LaPrensa (San Antonio bi-lingual news)
10 August 2016

Various key organizations that work to help veterans and their families are getting a big boost, thanks to new funding from the Texas Veterans Commission. The Commission recently announced that it is providing grants totaling $1.9 million to groups that directly assist vets in different facets, from financial counseling to parental skill-building to free transportation.
 

WEATHER: How to keep cool in a heatwave without breaking your budget
WPVI-TV/Philadelphia
27 July 2016

(WPVI) Our summer scorcher continues and sadly it doesn't seem there's very much relief ahead. A company called GreenPath has rounded up a bunch of ways to keep cool in a heatwave - without frying your budget.

Tips to Save on Back-To-School Shopping
KABB-TV/FOX 29 (San Antonio, Texas)
15 July 2016

San Antonio — Schools back in session next month. Federico Peña with GreenPath Financial Wellness stopped by Fox San Antonio to discuss some ideas on how to budget for back-to-school shopping.

8 Facts About Direct Student Loan Consolidation
Farran Powell/US News & World Report
6 June 2016

While the federal program allows students loan borrowers to consolidate their loans for streamlined payments, it comes with benefits and drawbacks.

Heritage Trust provides financial wellness seminar for Latino community
Credit Union Insight
13 June 2016

Upholding the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” Heritage Trust recently held a free financial wellness seminar for members of the Latino community in the North Charleston area at the Iglesia Hispana Fe. Heritage Trust worked with local Latino community leaders to plan and raise awareness for the event.

You can improve your credit score with a personal loan -- but you shouldn't
Mike Cetera/Bankrate.com
9 June 2016

Maui Kahiapo once posted an intriguing question on the social network Reddit that went something like this: If you took out a $1,000 personal loan and paid it off in 12 months, couldn't you boost your credit score? And wouldn't it be worth it -- even if you had to pay $100 or more interest?

8 Facts About Direct Student Loan Consolidation
Farran Powell/US News & World Report
6 June 2016

While the federal program allows students loan borrowers to consolidate their loans for streamlined payments, it comes with benefits and drawbacks. Consolidating multiple loans can be a smart decision for some borrowers to stay on top of their payments since it bundles multiple loans into one single loan.