Secure Your Digital Wallet: Tips for Safe Online Shopping and Payments

  • October 7, 2024
  • By: Tara Spicer
  • Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
  • Category: Blog, Budgeting, College, Credit, Debt

Learn tips for safe online shopping, secure payments, and protecting your accounts with GreenPath’s expert advice.

Strategies for Managing a High Debt-to-Income Ratio

  • September 30, 2024
  • By: Tara Spicer
  • Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
  • Category: Blog, Budgeting, College, Credit, Debt

Lower your debt-to-income ratio by increasing income, reducing debt, and budgeting for better financial health.

529 Plans Explained: Tax-Advantaged Savings for Education

  • September 18, 2024
  • By: Tara Spicer
  • Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
  • Category: Blog, College, Savings

A 529 plan offers tax-free growth for education savings, covering K-12, college, and more, with flexible contribution options.

Real Stories Ep 55: Turning the Tide: Ben’s Financial Comeback

  • September 15, 2024
  • By: Chris Dlugozima
  • Chris is a Learning Experience Designer at GreenPath Financial Wellness, where he’s been since the beginning of the millennium. Using creativity and a sense of humor, he provides people with the tools and knowledge to navigate their lives when it comes to their money.
  • Category: Blog, Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, Podcasts, Real Stories

Ben’s journey from debt to financial stability: a story of struggle, lessons, and hope in Episode 55 of Real $tories.

10 Ways to Rebuild Credit After Consolidating Debt

  • September 10, 2024
  • By: Tara Spicer
  • Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
  • Category: Blog, Credit

If you have a low credit score, the good news is it’s just a snapshot in time. These 10 ways to rebuild your credit can help put your score back on track.

Student Loan On-Ramp is Ending. Here is What Borrowers Need to Know

  • August 26, 2024
  • By: Kathryn Ellywicz
  • After receiving two Education degrees from Michigan State University, Kathryn never expected to be working at a financial wellness organization, but she is happy to be educating Americans on personal finance. Over her six years at GreenPath, Kathryn has been an NFCC-certified financial counselor, trained incoming counselors, led the effort to HUD-certify over 150 counselors, and more.
  • Category: Blog, Budgeting, College, Credit, Debt

Student Loan On-Ramp ends Sept 30, 2024. Stay informed, adjust your budget, and maintain lender communication as policies shift.

Welcome, Freshman: A College Guide to Credit Success

  • August 19, 2024
  • By: Tara Spicer
  • Tara Spicer is a writer for GreenPath Financial Wellness, covering everything from budgeting best practices to financial literacy for families. A former book editor and University of Michigan alum, she divides her time between the page and parenting in Seattle, Washington.
  • Category: Blog, Budgeting, College, Credit, Debt

College students: Start building credit early with a secured card, avoid overspending, and get free guidance from GreenPath.

Real Stories Ep 54: Real $tories Live! Exploring the Link between Mental and Financial Health

  • August 15, 2024
  • By: Chris Dlugozima
  • Chris is a Learning Experience Designer at GreenPath Financial Wellness, where he’s been since the beginning of the millennium. Using creativity and a sense of humor, he provides people with the tools and knowledge to navigate their lives when it comes to their money.
  • Category: Blog, Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, Podcasts, Real Stories

Join Real $tories Live! Episode 54 to explore the vital link between mental and financial health with expert panelists.

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