Grant Provides Veterans Financial Health
- November 26, 2016
- Category: News
A recently acquired grant provides veterans financial health in Texas. Recently, I was contacted by Kerry Robinson of GreenPath Financial Wellness regarding a grant they received from Texas Veterans Commission for the purpose of offering free financial services for military, veterans and their families in the State of...
Credit Steps after the Death of a Spouse/Partner – Equifax Experts Blog
- November 17, 2016
- Category: News
The period following the loss of a spouse or partner is an overwhelming time that carries with it many difficult decisions and issues to deal with. Getting a copy of your loved one’s credit report may not be one of the first things you’re thinking about, but doing so may help thwart identity theft and alert you of...
Credit Counseling for New Grads – AJC
- October 31, 2016
- Category: News
Graduating from college is exciting. It can also be scary financially. From landing a job to paying down student loan debt and building your credit, there are many new aspects of your finances that you’ll need to manage. Don't worry there are credit counseling options for new grads. As you embark on your post-college...
Don’t Get Bit By Zombie Debt this Halloween
- October 26, 2016
- Category: News
(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – October 26, 2016) While there will be plenty of witches and ghouls around this Halloween, one thing you will want to steer clear of is zombie debt. Yes, zombie debt. It’s not owing money to a cast member of “The Walking Dead.” It is a real thing and GreenPath Financial Wellness, a nationwide,...
Money 101 – How to Start Saving – Consumer Affairs
- September 29, 2016
- Category: News
After years of stagnant incomes, consumers are finally beginning to take home a little more money in their paychecks. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the median 2015 household income rose 5.2%, or $2,798, over 2014. Many consumers are looking for advice on how to start saving. It would be nice to think that this extra...
Car-Buying: 5 Smart Tips – Signature Realty Associates
- September 21, 2016
- Category: News
Considering buying a new car? Now may be ideal—with new vehicles hitting the showroom floor, dealers are eager to unload outdated models. The smartest way to buy, according to the experts at non-profit GreenPath Financial Wellness, is to have a plan. Their tips: Research – Many people buy cars based on what they...
Millennials Won’t Refinance Student Loans – GoodCall
Conversation about higher education invariably turns toward student loans, since it appears that the two go hand in hand but Millennials wont refinance student loans. Among the 42 million people who have $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, Consumer Reports advises students against dropping out of college since they...
Paying off debt is stressing out New Yorkers – New York Post
- September 3, 2016
- Category: News
Paying off personal debt is now the leading cause of financial stress in New York, according to a new GOBankingRates.com survey. And consumer advocates say some of the blame must belong to “loan shark” credit card companies — and to the jackboot tactics employed by bankers when borrowers fall behind. They...
Help on the way for San Antonio Vets
- August 10, 2016
- Category: News
Veterans in the San Antonio area are about to get a reason to smile. Various organizations that help veterans and their families are getting a big boost, thanks to new funding from the Texas Veterans Commission. The Commission recently announced that it is providing grants totaling $1.9 million to groups that directly...
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