Take Advantage of Student Loan Relief Extension – Detroit Free Press
The move means that the interest rate on many federal student loan payments stays set at 0% for another eight months. (But remember, millions of private student loan payments and some federal student loans weren’t covered by this deal.)
Crafting smarter money goals in 2021 – ABC News
News article from ABC News suggests how to develop smarter money goals, with insight from GreenPath CEO Kristen Holt. Read the full ABC News article > These uncharted times of the pandemic make it a challenge to stick to financial goals. Some research shows that 29% of Americans with financial goals for 2020...
Managing Student Loan Debt During COVID-19
- January 21, 2021
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: Blog, College, COVID-19, Financial Education
Jan 2021: Updated with news of the extension of student loan payment pause. Borrowers will not have to make payments until October 1, 2021 at the earliest, extending the already unprecedented pause on payments by eight months. As a recent college grad, it’s possible you face unexpected challenges related to the...
Second Round: How to Get Your Stimulus Check
- January 1, 2021
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, a December 2020 federal bill awards an additional stimulus check to eligible Americans. The bill includes restarting a $300 boost to the federal unemployment insurance benefit, extending eviction moratoriums for renters by a month and a $600 direct payment to most Americans, according...
Why Parents Feel Pressure to Overspend on Holidays – TIME NextAdvisor
- November 23, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: News
TIME NextAdvisor looks at holiday spending pressures, with practical advice from GreenPath Financial Wellness. A sense of “COVID-guilt” could be leading us to overspend this year. After a year defined by its disruption of normal life, parents are feeling the pressure to maintain family traditions this holiday...
COVID Affects Housing For Black Women At Disproportionate Rate – Sheen Magazine
- November 12, 2020
- By: Greenpath Financial Wellness
- Category: News
As COVID continues, Sheen Magazine looks at the impact black women are facing related to housing. GreenPath shares guidance and suggested steps to reduce uncertainty. Statistics show black female renters are being hit harder; pay more in rent and endure systematic racism as the COVID crisis continues. Being equipped...
Helping Hispanic Americans affected by COVID-19 manage finances – WXYZ TV Detroit
As we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, WXYZ TV Detroit shares the resources GreenPath provides to guide Hispanics impacted by the COVID crisis. Visit WXYZ TV for full coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the physical and financial health of Hispanic Americans. African American and Hispanic...
Options after a Mortgage Forbearance
It’s been about six months since the onset of the pandemic. For homeowners experiencing reductions in income or financial hardship, the CARES Act provided welcome relief when it was first introduced in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. Nearly 4 million Americans chose to set up a forbearance to pause payments...
Aid measures are in limbo as people’s bills are still due – CNBC
Excerpt from CNBC suggests how to navigate the end of COVID-related relief, with insight from GreenPath CEO Kristen Holt. Read the full CNBC article Even though Congress hasn’t been able to reach a deal on another stimulus package, people still face monthly bills. With a plan, it is possible to manage due dates...
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