Affected by the Government Shutdown? Here’s What You Need To Know.
- January 15, 2019
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, Debt, Debt management
Over the weekend, the partial government shutdown passed its 22nd day, making it the longest shutdown in history. Of the about 800,000 federal employees affected, nearly 380,000 have been furloughed (given a leave of absence) and the remainder continue to work without pay. While most people affected by the shutdown are...
Ways to Build Credit as a Student – U.S. News & World Report
- January 5, 2019
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Media Coverage
Featuring Chris Dlugozima, Education Specialist Establishing credit while you're in school can help make the transition into post-graduation life much easier. Good credit can help you qualify for lower interest rates on a student loan refinance, pass an employment background check or get approved for an apartment lease....
Looking To Get Out of Debt in 2019? Here’s How to Start
- January 4, 2019
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, GreenPath University
More than 30% of New Year’s resolutions are related to getting out of debt and saving money. Here are some tips on how you can make a successful resolution to get out of debt.
Give Yourself the Gift of Less Financial Stress: A Budget Plan for a Healthy, Happy You
- December 18, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting
Can making a budget really make you feel better about life? You might be surprised! One of the most powerful things you can do to relieve uncertainty and financial stress is to take a step back and make a plan. A budget can help you figure out how to meet both your short and long-term financial goals. Think about it like...
Pay Off Debt in 5 Years or Less with Help from Non-Profit Counseling – CBS Austin
- November 29, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Media Coverage
Featuring Tina Ponder, Partner Relations Specialist Nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults carry credit card debt from month-to-month, according to the 2017 Financial Literacy Survey conducted on behalf of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. For many Americans, breaking the cycle of relying on credit cards can...
Being the Change
- November 29, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: People Behind GreenPath
This story is part of a series that spotlights our employees here at GreenPath. We hope these stories will give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their daily lives, and how they strive to make an impact by helping people improve their financial wellness. My name is Omari Hall, and I’m a Financial Wellness Expert...
Day 28: How to Raise Financially Healthy Kids
- November 28, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: No Spend November
As a parent, you may be wondering how you can set your children up for financial success? Here are some tips that will show you how to raise financially healthy kids. Talk About Money Let’s change the narrative around money. You can introduce the concept of money to your kids at an early age. As your children grow,...
Day 26: Decluttering & Selling
- November 26, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Family, No Spend November
If you’re anything like me, you probably have stuff in your house, garage, basement or maybe a rented storage unit that you rarely ever touch. Decluttering and organizing your household items can help relieve stress and get you closer to your financial goals. With the new year fast approaching, it may be the perfect...
Day 21: Giving To Others Makes Us Happy
- November 21, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, Family, No Spend November
Generosity & Gratefulness Lead To Happiness Everyone talks about "paying it forward," and researches seem to agree that if you give more, you'll get more. Money can buy happiness when you spend it on someone else. Several studies show that giving to others makes us happy. If you're on a budget, you may be relieved...
No Spend November Days 19 & 20: High Yield Checking Accounts & Savings Accounts
- November 19, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: No Spend November, Saving
Today, we are going to talk about the importance of money mindfulness. Mindfulness allows us to make money without having to make big changes. When's the last time you took a look at your checking and saving account options? Are your accounts working for you? A high yield checking account or savings account may be the perfect...
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