5 Questions About the Payroll Tax Holiday
- October 8, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, GreenPath University
As the Pandemic continues, there has been a lot of news about economic stimulus programs issued by the U.S. government. The laws are meant to keep the economy as healthy as possible during this challenging time. One stimulus program you might have heard about a month or so ago, called “The Payroll Tax Holiday,” puts...
What do You do After the Foreclosure Notification Arrives?
- October 6, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Client Stories, Foreclosure, Housing
Sometimes life can take unexpected turns… and things can go in surprising directions when it comes to household finances. That was the case for Victoria and Jeff.
Options after a Mortgage Forbearance
- October 1, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Coronavirus, Housing
It’s been about six months since the onset of the pandemic. For homeowners experiencing reductions in income or financial hardship, the CARES Act provided welcome relief when it was first introduced in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. Nearly 4 million Americans chose to set up a forbearance to pause payments...
How is Your Credit Score Calculated?
- September 16, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Credit, Credit Reports, GreenPath University
Ever wonder how your credit score is calculated? It is a common question and can be helpful to explore. Your credit score is a number based on a formula using the information in your credit report. The result is an accurate forecast of how likely you are to pay your bills. Your Credit Score Considers...
How to Manage Expenses Using Simple Budgeting Guidelines
- September 11, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Budgeting, GreenPath University
Exploring ideas on how to manage expenses? Some simple guidelines can help on your journey to financial health. As outlined in the video above, it is helpful to look at simple budgeting guidelines, to see if they will work for you and your household. The Place to Start To get the process going, many people find...
College 529 Savings Plan
- September 8, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: College, GreenPath University, Saving
A 529 savings plan is a tax-advantaged option designed to encourage saving for future college costs. There are two types of 529 plans.
How to Move Forward as COVID Forbearance Relief Meets First Timing Milestones
- August 27, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: GreenPath University, Housing, Media Coverage
It’s been several months since lenders and federal agencies started offering COVID forbearance relief assistance programs aimed at giving Americans a break on their mortgages. These relief programs made it possible for many people to stay in their homes while dealing with the financial challenges of the pandemic crisis. Now,...
HUD-Certified Counselors Offer Free Counseling to Avoid Eviction, Foreclosure – Fox26 Houston
- August 25, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Coronavirus, Foreclosure, Housing, Media Coverage
GreenPath's President and CEO Kristen Holt is featured in a FOX26 Houston News segment about options for those facing eviction, foreclosure during the pandemic crisis. As CARES act relief expires, rent and mortgage payments are coming due. If you can't afford to pay them, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to...
Is a Credit Card Cash Advance Better Than a Payday Loan? – creditcards.com
- August 25, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Credit, Debt management, Media Coverage
From creditcards.com, Jeffrey Arevalo, financial expert at GreenPath Financial Wellness, provides details about the pros and cons of short term loans such as credit card advances and payday loans. In a time of financial challenge, many people look to get cash into their budgets as fast as possible. For those that don't...
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