3 Money Saving Back-to-School Shopping Tips
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is expecting this year’s back-to-school shopping season to be the most expensive ever. According to their survey, on average, families with children in grades K-12, plan to spend nearly $700 and those with college students plan to spend nearly $1,000, both the highest ever recorded...
How the Bankruptcy Process Works
- August 17, 2019
- Category: Bankruptcy, Blog, Debt
Learn how bankruptcy works and the steps to file bankruptcy to help you understand what you will need to do to file bankruptcy.
How Lenders Use Credit Scores
We’ve all heard of credit scores. But what are they? How do lenders use credit scores? Your credit score is a number based on a formula using the information in your credit report.
GreenPath CEO Kristen Holt: Tips for Avoiding Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure
Recent news coverage (“Detroit leads nation in reverse mortgage foreclosure rate”) has brought the escalating reverse mortgage foreclosure rate into the spotlight. A Free Press and USA Today analysis revealed that urban communities have been most impacted by the reverse mortgage foreclosure trend with Detroit leading...
It’s Never too Early to Make a Financial Plan for Your Future
- April 4, 2019
- Category: Budgeting, Financial Health Tips
How Can Personal Finance and Economics Make a Difference in Your Life? Personal finance is important because it helps people understand how to manage their money. It provides us with a foundation for financial health and allows us to save more and spend less. Personal finance can also help us avoid accumulating debt...
Money Management: A Family Affair
A family budget can help you manage money together as a family or a couple. It is a valuable tool for open and honest communication about money, and for teaching children important financial skills. Budgeting together enables all members of the family to participate and support each other in financial goals and decisions....
America Saves Week – Day 1: Save with a Plan
Join Us for America Saves Week! America Saves Week is here! Each day this week, we'll post new tips and resources to help you meet your personal savings goals. Will you join us in taking the pledge? Create a simple savings plan when you take the America Saves Pledge for a chance to win up to $750. Day 1: Save...
Foreclosure Prevention Options
Are you having trouble paying your mortgage? You have several options that could help prevent foreclosure. Your first step is to seek free debt counseling.
Behind on Auto Payments? You’re Not Alone. Here’s How to Handle It
- February 20, 2019
- Category: Auto, Blog, Financial Education
If you feel like you’ve been struggling to keep up with car payments, you’re not alone. Over 7 million Americans are at least 90 days behind on their auto loans.
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