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Managing Household Finances During a Strike

September 14, 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: Budgeting, Financial Health Tips

When there is a worker's strike, households can face some unique challenges. Whether you’re directly involved or indirectly affected, keeping a few things in mind can help ease the situation. First, communication is key. Make sure everyone in the household understands what’s happening and why. It’s a great opportunity...

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Affordable Elegance: Planning a Wedding on a Budget

September 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, Financial Health Tips, Savings

Tips for planning a wedding on a budget. September is a popular months to tie the knot, It can be expensive for couples saying “I Do.”

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Alternatives to Bankruptcy

September 12, 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: Bankruptcy, Blog, Debt

There are bankruptcy alternatives that may make more sense for your situation. Learn about your options to avoid bankruptcy.

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What to Do if You’re Late Making Car Payments

September 7, 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: Auto, Blog, Financial Education

People are “feeling the budget squeeze” each month when making that car payment. Read more to learn how to ease the budget.

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Working Through the Financial Impact of Natural Disasters

August 29, 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, Emergency

It's a sobering fact that many of us experience the unfortunate impact of natural disasters. A recent survey showed that four-in-ten Americans say their local community has experienced severe weather like floods, storms, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and other disasters. During weather threats, many families act...

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Protecting Your Finances While Traveling

August 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, Credit, Financial Health Tips, Security

August is a popular travel month for Americans. There are to protect your finances while traveling. Here are some security tips.

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It’s Time to Prepare for Student Loan Payments to Resume – Recorded Webinar

August 16, 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: College, Recorded Webinars

After more than three years on pause, federal student loan payments are now required by Congress to resume this fall.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Category: Blog