Affected by the Government Shutdown? Here’s What You Need To Know.
- January 15, 2019
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, Debt, Debt management
Over the weekend, the partial government shutdown passed its 22nd day, making it the longest shutdown in history. Of the about 800,000 federal employees affected, nearly 380,000 have been furloughed (given a leave of absence) and the remainder continue to work without pay. While most people affected by the shutdown are...
Looking To Get Out of Debt in 2019? Here’s How to Start
- January 4, 2019
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, GreenPath University
More than 30% of New Year’s resolutions are related to getting out of debt and saving money. Here are some tips on how you can make a successful resolution to get out of debt.
Give Yourself the Gift of Less Financial Stress: A Budget Plan for a Healthy, Happy You
- December 18, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting
Can making a budget really make you feel better about life? You might be surprised! One of the most powerful things you can do to relieve uncertainty and financial stress is to take a step back and make a plan. A budget can help you figure out how to meet both your short and long-term financial goals. Think about it like...
Day 26: Decluttering & Selling
- November 26, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Family, No Spend November
If you’re anything like me, you probably have stuff in your house, garage, basement or maybe a rented storage unit that you rarely ever touch. Decluttering and organizing your household items can help relieve stress and get you closer to your financial goals. With the new year fast approaching, it may be the perfect...
Day 21: Giving To Others Makes Us Happy
- November 21, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, Family, No Spend November
Generosity & Gratefulness Lead To Happiness Everyone talks about "paying it forward," and researches seem to agree that if you give more, you'll get more. Money can buy happiness when you spend it on someone else. Several studies show that giving to others makes us happy. If you're on a budget, you may be relieved...
No Spend November Days 19 & 20: High Yield Checking Accounts & Savings Accounts
- November 19, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: No Spend November, Saving
Today, we are going to talk about the importance of money mindfulness. Mindfulness allows us to make money without having to make big changes. When's the last time you took a look at your checking and saving account options? Are your accounts working for you? A high yield checking account or savings account may be the perfect...
Day 15: Your Environment Matters
- November 15, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Financial Health Tips, No Spend November
Have you ever started the day, determined to crank out some serious work, only to find yourself scrolling through social media two hours later? Ben Hardy, author of Willpower Doesn’t Work says: “You are who you are because of your environment. Want to change? Then change your environment.” Your goal is to change...
Day 14: Cancel Your Subscriptions
- November 14, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, Family, No Spend November
With the click of a button you can sign up for a subscription to stream music or your favorite T.V. series. It’s easy to be roped in by offers for gym memberships, grocery delivery, and box subscriptions. These relatively “small” recurring costs can add up quickly. Many times, we’re unaware of exactly...
Day 12: Plan Your Paycheck
- November 12, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, Financial Health Tips, No Spend November
Your paycheck is a starting point for making a budget. Set aside 15 minutes to review your income and expenses. This way you can plan your paycheck. For This activity, make sure you have the following items: Time: 15 min Tools: Printable Calendar, Pen, List of Income and Expenses Step 1: Establish Your Starting...
Part 2- Day 10: Pay Off Your Debt
- November 10, 2018
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, Debt, No Spend November
You did it! Now that you understand your options for dealing with debt, it’s time to make a plan for being debt-free! Two of the most popular methods for paying off your debt are the Snowball Method and the Avalanche Method. The Snowball Method means paying off your smallest debts first. This creates a sense of motivation...
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