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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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Navigating Medical Expenses – Recorded Webinar

August 10, 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: Family, Financial Habits, Recorded Webinars

Have you ever received an unexpected or much higher than anticipated medical bill? You’re not alone! Watch this recorded webinar to learn how to prepare for unexpected expenses.

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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.

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Preparing Your Finances for Back to School – Recorded Webinar

July 31, 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: Family, Financial Habits, Recorded Webinars

Watch this informative recorded webinar for tips and strategies to manage some of the costs associated with heading back to school, including technology, supplies, and tuition.

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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.

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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

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

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Category: Blog