How to Dispute a Credit Report Error

  • October 17, 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 how to dispute credit report errors, protect your score, and ensure accurate reporting with these simple steps.

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.

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.

Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea?

  • July 15, 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, Debt

Discover debt relief options with GreenPath. Compare debt consolidation and management programs to find your best strategy.

Empowering Black Voices in Finance: 6 Names You Should Know

  • February 6, 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, Debt, Financial Education

In honoring Black history throughout February and year-round, we’re spotlighting financial gamechangers whose voices are shaping the way we think and talk about money.

4 Steps to Take to Learn about Debt Settlement

  • September 22, 2023
  • By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
  • GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
  • Category: Blog, Debt

Debt settlement is a process of negotiating with creditors to accept a percentage of the full amount on debt that is charged off or severely delinquent.

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