College grads average $32,158 in debt in Michigan. Here’s what some didn’t know
- October 18, 2019
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
Excerpt from Detroit Free Press About that thing called ‘interest’ College grads receive a six-month grace period before they have to start paying down student loans. Getting a diploma in May means many will begin to repay those loans in November. But if you have unsubsidized federal student loans, the interest keeps building during that
...College Grads May Need Multiple Jobs to Pay off Student Loans – CardRates.com
- August 30, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
Featuring Chelsee Spencer, Financial Wellness Expert More and more college grads are starting to understand that adult life is far different than their college years. Finding a job can be tough at times, and those new grown-up paychecks don’t look as great when the first student loan bill comes in the mail. Discover Student Loans
...Financing a College Education
- June 14, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
Financing a college education is a huge and important decision, that will affect your student (and her future life, family and financial health) for the next 15 to 30 years of her life, or more.
...Resume Writing Tips for Recent College Grads
- June 1, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
As students around America graduate, hundreds of thousands of people will soon enter the full-time workforce for the first time. Many of you may be asking, “How do I land my first job when I don’t have any experience?” One key tool for job seekers is a resume. We have some resume writing tips for
...Making Smart Decisions About College
- April 3, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
There are many factors to consider when choosing a college, and the cost of college is one of them.
...College 529 Savings Plan
- December 30, 2016
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
A 529 savings plan is a tax-advantaged option designed to encourage saving for future college costs. There are two types of 529 plans.
...GreenPath Counselors Discuss College Students and Credit Card Rates – Detroit Free Press
- September 3, 2015
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
Recently, we asked a few of our GreenPath personal finance counselors to discuss college students and credit card rates. Our finance counselors have worked with college students who had large amounts of credit card debt and/or high interest rates. This was part of an ask for a story that appeared recently in the Detroit Free
...College loans won’t disappear with debt relief plans – Detroit Free Press
- May 14, 2015
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
Some debt relief companies try to trick borrowers into thinking that consolidating student loans can be as complicated as doing your own federal income taxes. Not true, experts say. Free options exist. Got student loan troubles? Don't create bigger headaches by falling for one of those "Obama Wants to Forgive Your Student Loans" tweets, emails...
10 Money Tips For College Grads
- May 8, 2015
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
Spring college graduates are currently basking in the glory of wrapping up their degrees this month. However, in many instances, their downtime will be short-lived, as they face even more responsibilities, ranging from landing that first job to preparing to start paying off their student loans. As more hiring departments take personal finances into consideration, recent
...Episode 1: Katie asks for help and then finds passion in helping others
- December 5, 2019
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
Meet Katie. Retail credit cards became her best friend shortly after college. Home alone with her 4-month-old in a place where she didn’t know anyone, she turned to shoes and designer handbags. Being a military family resulted in multiple moves and income instability. Eventually, her grandma came to the rescue and helped get her debt
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