Tax Errors to Avoid
- April 1, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, GreenPath University
You have filed your taxes and are counting the days until you receive your return. The tax code can be complicated, so here are some tax errors to avoid.
Credit Score Calculation
- March 31, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Credit, Credit Reports, GreenPath University
A FICO Credit Score Calculation is the standard used by most lending institutions in the U.S. There are five categories that make up the score.
Foreclosure Process
- March 29, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Foreclosure, GreenPath University
The Foreclosure process transfers ownership back to the lender when the mortgage can’t be paid. It is what happens when you can’t pay back your mortgage.
Answers To Questions About Bankruptcy
- March 29, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Bankruptcy, Debt, GreenPath University
What is bankruptcy? We have answers to your questions and can help you understand what bankruptcy is and evaluate the pros and cons.
Credit Reports 101
- March 26, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Credit, Credit Reports, GreenPath University
We get asked a lot of questions about credit reports. That’s because millions of Americans like you are striving for financial wellness! Credit reports are important in helping to achieve this goal. But they can be confusing too. Here’s are the answers some common questions about credit reports: How long does information...
Pros and Cons of 401k Loans
- March 20, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: GreenPath University, Loans, Retirement
If you are in need of cash, you may consider taking out a 401(k) loan. With a 401k loan, you are basically lending money to yourself. You can typically take out up to 50 percent of your retirement funds or $50,000, whichever is less. Your employer sets the terms of a 401(k) loan, which must be repaid within five years...
Lowering Your Electric Bill
- March 14, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: GreenPath University, Saving
Appliances account for about 33 percent of energy use in an average home. You can save money by using appliances more efficiently and knowing what to look for when purchasing new appliances. There are several steps you can take to help with lowering your electric bill. When shopping, keep in mind that every appliance...
Financial Life Advice – USA Today
- March 3, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Media Coverage
GreenPath's own David Flores weighs in on auto-buying advice as part of a series of financial life advice sessions from USA Today. Hey, Millennials, ever wondered what a credit score means and why it matters? Or how your significant other's finances could affect your future together? What about protecting yourself from...
Buying or Leasing a Car
- March 1, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Auto, GreenPath University
Deciding whether you will be buying or leasing a car is a very important decision that can have a long-term impact on your budget. It’s important that you don’t end up with a car that you cannot afford down the road. Let’s take a look at each option in more detail.
Tax Saving Tips
- March 1, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: GreenPath University, Saving
Let's look at some tax saving tips that may help you save money on your taxes. Generally, the lower your taxable income, the less tax you will need to pay. Tax withholding exemptions. These will increase or decrease your take-home pay based on the number of withholdings you claim. You can change these exemptions by...
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