Message From Our CEO Kristen Holt
- June 1, 2020
- Category: COVID-19, Financial Education, Financial Health Tips
Hello Everyone, Today, as I prepare to talk to the GreenPath team about the horrible murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police and the current events happening, I feel sick and angry, and so sad right now. I can only imagine how much fear, anger, sadness and all other feelings this brings up for our...
Credit Card Hardship Programs: How they Work, How to Qualify – Creditcards.com
From creditcards.com, Jeffrey Arevalo, financial expert at GreenPath Financial Wellness, provides details about credit card hardship programs. Credit card hardship programs are designed to help consumers through a tough financial time, with protections for anyone who might otherwise default. To figure out what steps...
GreenPath Receives $750,000 Grant From Wells Fargo Foundation to Expand Financial Counseling to Those Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis
Funds support free, one-on-one financial and housing counseling to meet an increased number of people looking to protect their households and stabilize finances. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and debt management services,...
The Ins and Outs of a Credit Card Charge-Off – Creditcards.com
From creditcards.com, Jeffrey Arevalo, financial expert at GreenPath Financial Wellness, shares what a credit card charge-off means to borrowers. In today’s economic climate, more people find themselves unable to make monthly credit card payments. If payments are missed for a few months, creditors might decide that...
Five Common Reverse Mortgage Questions – Answered
The month of May marks Older American’s Month. It’s our nation’s celebration of the countless contributions that older adults make to our communities. We couldn’t let this month go by without a focus on financial health and wellness of seniors, especially those who are managing the impact of recent financial...
One Side Effect of the Virus: Free Credit Reports Each Week – The New York Times
GreenPath's President and CEO Kristen Holt is featured in The New York Times about new options to obtain free credit reports, which are now available weekly during the pandemic crisis. The economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus has prompted a helpful — if temporary — change in the window that Americans have into...
Mortgage Relief That Comes With a $4,000 Bill – The New York Times
A GreenPath client is featured in The New York Times as she shares her journey seeking mortgage relief during a time of challenge. Borrowers with privately held mortgages don’t have the same options as those with government-backed loans. Some are being told they can skip payments, if they make them up all at once. The...
¡Felicidades a los Gradados!
- May 11, 2020
- Category: Blog, College, Español, Financial Education
Bienvenidos al mundo de los adultos. Ahora tenemos que pensar en nuevas metas y decidir como y cuando las vamos a cumplir. Voy a discutir 3 de las muchas decisiones que tendrás que tomar.
It Pays to Remember this Money Advice from Mom
- May 7, 2020
- Category: Financial Education
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to recognize the role Moms play in the financial health of our families. It might not be that much of a surprise, but researchers note the “Mother of all Financial Advisors” is in fact Mom! Many people turn to their Mom for advice on managing money. This...
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