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Real Stories Ep 41: Leaning into Change: Lavell and Nina on Loans, Marriage, and Finding a Foothold

July 15, 2023
By: Chris Dlugozima
Chris is a Learning Experience Designer at GreenPath Financial Wellness, where he’s been since the beginning of the millennium. Using creativity and a sense of humor, he provides people with the tools and knowledge to navigate their lives when it comes to their money.
Category: Blog, Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, Podcasts, Real Stories

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Real $tories episode 41 features Lavell and Nina, two former guests, whose resilience brought them financial wellness.

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Real Stories Ep 37: Finding Forgiveness: David Tackles Loans, Law School, and Supporting a Family

March 15, 2023
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Blog, College, Credit Card Debt, Debt, Financial Education, Loans, Podcasts, Real Stories

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David knows first-hand the importance of financial education and access to resources and opportunities. Listen to his story about tacking student loans, law school, and family.

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Real Stories Ep 36: Molly MacDonald Survives and Builds a Financial Bridge for Others

February 15, 2023
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Credit Card Debt, Foreclosure, Podcasts, Real Stories

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Molly McDonald, a single mom of five, rebounded from a financial catastrophe. Her family faced the potential loss of their home. Listen to her story.

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Real Stories Ep 35: Stephanie – Finding Opportunity in Adversity

January 15, 2023
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Credit Card Debt, Foreclosure, Podcasts, Real Stories

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Stephanie has navigated payday loans, credit card debt, student loans, a foreclosure and an eviction. Listen to her story.

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Real Stories Ep 34: Practical Tips from Three Personal Finance Experts

December 15, 2022
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, Podcasts, Real Stories

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Episode 34 features the best financial advice from three experts: Danny, Shannon, and Amanda. Listen to their tips on how to achieve financial wellness.

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Real Stories Ep 30: Get Your Money Right – 6 Stories Share a Common Theme

August 15, 2022
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Credit Card Debt, Podcasts, Real Stories

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Hear from Liz, Nina, Jessie, Lavell, Lauren, and Katie who teach us that while our circumstances may be different, we share the same struggles and triumphs.

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Real Stories Ep 29: Kimberly – “Side Hustling” to a More Balanced Life

July 15, 2022
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Credit Card Debt, Financial Education, Home Ownership, Podcasts, Real Stories

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Despite having a mortgage payment that doubled and tens of thousands of dollars of credit card debt, she found a way to persevere.

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Real Stories Episode 25: Katie’s Story Continues – The Journey to Financial Wellness is Never a Straight Line

March 15, 2022
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Budgeting, Budgeting, Credit Card Debt, Debt, Podcasts, Real Stories

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In this episode, we’re going to check in with our very first guest. I originally talked to Katie in December 2018. First, we’ll play some highlights of that interview. (Check out the full original episode here.) Then, we’ll go to a recent conversation with her. Katie’s story is a good reminder that the journey to financial wellness is never a straight line.

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Real Stories Episode 22: Lavell – From “Swiping Like a Ninja” to Debt-Free

December 15, 2021
By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a trusted national nonprofit with more than 60-years of helping people build financial health and resiliency. Our NFCC-certified counselors give you options to manage credit card debt, student loans and homeownership.
Category: Credit Card Debt, Podcasts, Real Stories

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18-year-old Lavell received an envelope right before Christmas: a credit card he didn’t apply for. That Christmas was very merry as he used the credit card to give generously to his loved ones.

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