Budgeting Basics for Purchasing Your First Car
- January 5, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Auto, Financial Health Tips
(Editor's note: As U.S. automakers set a new record for cars and trucks sold in 2016, GreenPath welcomes guest blogger Warren Clarke from CARFAX to share five tips on buying a vehicle in 2017.) If you're purchasing your first car, this purchase represents an important milestone in your adult life. Owning a car gives you...
7 Ways to Get Out of Credit Card Debt
- January 5, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Debt, Debt management
According to Creditcards.com, about 40 percent of Americans carry credit card debt from month to month without paying it off. The website also says the average interest rate on those credit cards is more than 13% but did you know that there are 7 ways to get out of credit card debt?
Teaching Teens About Money
- January 4, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Family, GreenPath University
We need to focus on teaching teens about spending and saving money. Too many teenagers are not taught the importance of spending and saving.
Finding bargains online
- January 1, 2017
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: GreenPath University, Saving
Finding bargains online has never been easier! The Internet contains a vast array of websites that can help you find deals on practically anything. Here are a few steps to consider before buying: Use a search engine — like Google, Bing, or Yahoo — to search for discounts on the item you would like to buy. There...
College 529 Savings Plan
- December 30, 2016
- 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.
Types of Credit Cards
- December 26, 2016
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Credit, GreenPath University
Did you know that there are different credit card types? Here’s a guide to a few of them. General-purpose cards are issued by banks and other lenders.
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate
- December 17, 2016
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Financial Health Tips, Loans
As expected, the Federal Reserve raised the benchmark federal funds rate up a quarter point this week, ending a seven year stretch of nearly zero percent rates. So what does that mean to consumers? Credit cards Over time, interest rates could start to rise. It would be wise to start paying some extra attention, and...
Escrow Accounts
- November 29, 2016
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: GreenPath University, Homebuying
Escrow accounts are used to pay property taxes, insurance and other charges. Your mortgage company usually creates the account for you.
Don’t Empty Your 401(k) to Pay off Credit Card Debt – Money Magazine
- November 28, 2016
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Credit, Media Coverage
Q: I have about $9,000 in credit card debt and a little less than that in retirement savings. I plan on working for at least 30 more years. Should I use my retirement money from my 401k to pay off credit card debt, so I am financially stable enough to purchase a home? A: Pulling money out of your 401(k) or other retirement...
Choosing The Right Credit Card
- November 26, 2016
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Credit, GreenPath University
Choosing the right credit card may seem confusing. You need to understand the features and benefits of the credit card in order to make a decision.
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