Real Stories Ep 42: Ericka Young Rewrites Her Money Story

  • August 15, 2023
  • 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

Ericka Young, a financial wellness expert and best-selling author of “Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have”, talks about her journey to paying of $90,000 in debt.

7 Summer Home Improvements on a Budget

  • August 14, 2023
  • 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

Summer is a popular season to tackle home improvement projects and breathe new life into your living space. But inflation can put a damper on your home improvement plans.

What Influences your Money Habits?

  • August 3, 2023
  • By: Julie Rogier
  • With a multi-decade career in communications, Julie Rogier serves on GreenPath’s content marketing team. She has presented on financial wellness for groups including the 2021 and 2022 Financial Services Midwest Summit, and regularly writes about financial health and wellness for several publications including U.S. News and World Report.
  • Category: Blog, Budgeting, Financial Education

When our financial counselors speak with clients about specific challenges they might be facing, it can be helpful to have a conversation about the factors that influence money habits and behaviors. 

Back-to-School on a Budget: 10 Ways to Shop Smart

  • July 25, 2023
  • 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

Budgeting tips for back-to-school shopping. School spending is expected to reach around $31.2 billion in 2023. Take a look at these saving tips.

Real Stories Ep 41: Leaning into Change: Lavell and Nina on Loans, Marriage, and Finding a Foothold

  • July 15, 2023
  • 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

Real $tories episode 41 features Lavell and Nina, two former guests, whose resilience brought them financial wellness.

Declare Your Financial Independence

  • July 3, 2023
  • 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

Making the transformation from being a carefree young person to a financially healthy adult can seem overwhelming and scary.  Most young adults starting out can attest to the challenges of managing an entry-level salary while still striving for the financial stability. But there are ways to create a path to financial independence early in your career.

Take These Steps with Your Student Loans

  • June 27, 2023
  • 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, Financial Education

What steps should you take with your student loans – even with the extension of federal student loan payment relief measures? The pause continues on federal student loan debt collection and reduced interest rates on federal student loans to 0% until June 2023. 

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