Credit unions offer members unique services to track their credit – C&G Newspapers
METRO DETROIT —Did you know that Credit Unions offer members unique services to track their credit? From buying a car to getting that dream job, our credit scores play a larger role in our lives than we may think — or maybe want to admit. The ratings that credit bureaus give us all to indicate our reliability in...
Fair Credit Billing Act
The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) gives people the right to dispute errors on accounts, such as credit cards. The creditor must resolve the dispute.
Income Increases
- September 21, 2016
- Category: Budgeting, Financial Health Tips
At GreenPath, we always encourage people to review their budgets, whenever income increases, to ensure the new income can be put to work positively, instead of simply spending more. The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that median 2015 US household income rose 5.2 percent, or $2,798, over 2014. This is the first...
Millennials Won’t Refinance Student Loans – GoodCall
Conversation about higher education invariably turns toward student loans, since it appears that the two go hand in hand but Millennials wont refinance student loans. Among the 42 million people who have $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, Consumer Reports advises students against dropping out of college since they...
Good social media habits for security
We love our social media! Whether we are posting, tweeting, liking, Snapchatting, pinning, or Instagramming, we enjoy seeing what everyone is up to and letting our friends know where we are at, what we are eating, and how we are doing. Most of the time, we share with people we know, like family members and friends. However,...
4 Common Questions on Credit Reports
One of our most well-attended GreenPath webinars is on Credit Reports and Scores. Below are some of the most common questions on credit reports that our clients ask. What is a credit report? It is a history of your ability to repay debt over time. On there, you can find previous addresses and any previous names you’ve...
Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Fair Credit Reporting Act governs the files of consumer reporting agencies. Here are the basics of your major rights under the FCRA.
Mortgage 101
Understanding your mortgage and interest payments is important when your considering Buying a home. A mortgage is a loan to pay for a home.
Student Loan Counseling Can Put Money Back in Your Pocket
- July 21, 2016
- Category: College
Many fresh college graduates and young professionals find themselves in low-paying jobs when they are starting out on their own. They struggle with their student loan debt, sometimes for years. That mountain of debt can feel insurmountable. However, there is help out there to guide you in the right direction. Student...
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