One of the greatest contributors to financial stress is debt. If you’re having a tough time financially, it can feel isolating, but the truth is 80 percent of Americans have consumer debt. The only way to relieve financial stress is to make a plan and work your way through it. But to make that plan, […]
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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month!
September serves as Life Insurance Awareness Month. We all want what is best for our families and life insurance provides our loved ones with peace of mind as well as security from any end-of-life and final expenses. Before we begin to learn about what exactly life insurance is and how beneficial it is for our […]
A Guide to Understanding Financial Terms
When reading about credit cards, mortgages, or other financial products, you may encounter financial terminology and acronyms that you aren’t familiar with. Please note, these descriptions are a guide only and are not legal definitions. A Adjustable-Rate Mortgage An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage that offers the borrower a fixed interest rate for […]
National Financial Awareness Day – August 14th
August 14th marks National Financial Awareness Day. This day serves as the perfect opportunity to go over your finances and see what habits could be addressed to provide financial freedom. The concept of financial education/awareness can be traced back to Benjamin Franklin’s 1737’s Poor Richard’s Almanack. There, Mr. Franklin wrote a column called “Hints For […]
Increasing Your Financial Awareness: Recorded Webinar
Learning about personal finances can feel overwhelming or out of reach. This webinar recording provides discussion and tips for more easily manage our finances. What You’ll Learn Ways to take control of your finances Money mistakes you can learn from Practical steps to increase your financial awareness As a member, we provide you with access […]
Free Webinar: Family Lessons About Money
Register Now This free, one hour webinar about Financial Transformation is presented by GreenPath Financial Wellness Join us for a lively discussion about tips, challenges, and resources needed in order to raise financially healthy kids. Be part of our audience for our live podcast, Real Stories: Journeys of Financial Wellness. Our panel will feature GreenPath […]
What Influences your Money Habits?
Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness When our financial counselors speak with members about specific challenges they might be facing, it can be helpful to have a conversation about the factors that influence money habits and behaviors. From family experiences to other factors such as the media, a range of influences shape our views of the world – including […]
The 5 Factors That Affect Your Credit Score (And Simple Ways to Boost Them!)
Information is brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness Whether you’re looking to get your first credit card for everyday expenses or take out a mortgage to purchase your first home, credit is an essential tool for helping people to meet their financial goals. When applying for a line of credit, the higher your […]
