Financial Wellness Articles

Embrace the art of staycationing to find tranquility and savings all in one. This guide explores how to achieve ultimate relaxation, recharge your energy, and keep your budget intact, all while enjoying a memorable staycation experience.

Discover the new SAVE Plan and its game-changing benefits. Learn how this income-driven repayment option offers more affordable payments.

Khalil partnered with GreenPath to improve his credit and pay down his debt helping him purchase his first vehicle.

When there is a worker’s strike, households can face some unique challenges. Whether you’re directly involved or indirectly affected, keeping a few things in mind can help ease the situation.

Tips for planning a wedding on a budget. September is a popular months to tie the knot, It can be expensive for couples saying “I Do.”

People are “feeling the budget squeeze” each month when making that car payment. Read more to learn how to ease the budget.

As residents in Kentucky and other states move forward after the ravages of catastrophic tornadoes, those in the West continue to battle additional weather disasters.

August is a popular travel month for Americans. There are to protect your finances while traveling. Here are some security tips.

After more than three years on pause, federal student loan payments are now required by Congress to resume this fall.

Ericka Young, a financial wellness expert and best-selling author of “Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have”, talks about her journey to paying of $90,000 in debt.

Inflation can put a damper on your home improvement plans. Read these 7 tips on summer home improvements on a budget.

In this webinar, we will talk about how to manage unexpectedly high medical expenses and debt. Join us.

When our financial counselors speak with clients about specific challenges they might be facing, it can be helpful to have a conversation about the factors that influence money habits and behaviors. 

Watch this informative recorded webinar for tips and strategies to manage some of the costs associated with heading back to school, including technology, supplies, and tuition.

Budgeting tips for back-to-school shopping. School spending is expected to reach around $31.2 billion in 2023. Take a look at these saving tips.

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

What steps should you take with your student loans – even with the extension of federal student loan payment relief.

A mid-year financial cleanse can bring a renewed sense of control and clarity to your money matters. Take a look at this checklist.

In today’s episode, we’ll be catching up with two of our former guests, Michele and Natasha, about their path to wellness.

June is National Homeowner’s Month. Take a look at these housing resources for homeowners for free online courses to webinars to mortgage calculators.

In the face of unexpected changes and inflation, many households have turned to credit cards to manage daily expenses and emergencies. See how a Debt Management Program can be a financial benefit.

Dealing with a financial setback? Here are some strategies for life event planning that can get you back on track.

Kitty’s story is one of shame transformed to pride. She wants to change the conversation around money and empower others to speak openly about money.

We will discuss the factors impacting a credit score, how to build or improve your score, and debunk common credit myths.

Nichelle & Oscar are a reminder to others that when it comes to debt (and the stress it brings) you are never alone. Listen now.