GreenPath News Resources

News Releases - (scroll towards the bottom to see GreenPath News Articles)

March 29, 2013
Facing Foreclosure or Delinquency? 5 Federal Programs Homeowners Should Know about in 2013
Many homeowners still looking for help with their mortgage

February 28, 2013
Zero Percent Versus Deferred Interest Credit Cards
Knowing the difference can saving you money

January 1, 2013
Set Five Easy Personal Finance Goals in the New Year
Plan, Review, Save, Reduce and Learn in 2013

December 7, 2012
GreenPath Debt Solutions Announces Two Colorado Office Moves
Office relocations in Fort Collins and Greeley

December 1, 2012
5 Steps to Keep Your Holiday Budget in Check
Talk, Limit, Gift, Plan and Wrap this Holiday Season

November 27, 2012
GreenPath's Top Ten List to Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright (and Affordable)
The 2012 holiday shopping season is underway and GreenPath Debt Solutions wants to remind shoppers and budget-minded consumers that it’s never too late to start planning for an affordable holiday season and welcome 2013 debt-free

October 25, 2012
Halloween Savings Checklist - Under a Week to Go
With Halloween being one week away, GreenPath Debt Solutions has put together some tips to make sure your haunted holiday is all treats and no tricks!

October 8, 2012
GreenPath Debt Solutions offers New Webinar on Kids and Financial Literacy 
On Wednesday, October 10 at noon, EDT, GreenPath Debt Solutions will present a new online webinar, offering tips to help parents introduce kids to the concepts of budgeting and personal finance, and the responsible use of money.  

September 14, 2012
Update on National Mortgage Settlement Program
The Monitor for the National Mortgage Settlement, recently released his first update concerning the national mortgage settlement program, and reminders of what homeowners need to do to see if they qualify for the program. 

September 4, 2012
Back-to-School Savings don't have to end on the First Day of Class
September can be an expensive month when it comes to school supplies and clothes, but a little pre-planning might help avoid a drain on your pocketbook. Here are some suggestions from GreenPath Debt Solutions...

August 1, 2012
GreenPath Debt Solutions Opens new World Headquarters in Michigan
GreenPath Debt Solutions, a nationwide, non-profit financial organization that assists consumers with credit card debt, housing debt and bankruptcy concerns, officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Farmington Hills on August 1, the 51st anniversary of the company’s founding.

July 6, 2012
GreenPath lists 12 financial points to have in place before and during a disaster
June illustrated that many of us live only moments away from potential disaster and how we should do as much as possible preparing for a future emergency. There’s no doubt that these emergencies on both sides of the country has taken its toll on evacuee and storm survivors finances.

June 21, 2012
GreenPath Applauds State of Wisconsin on Debt Settlement Crackdowns
Recently, the state of Wisconsin filed actions against five debt settlement companies operating in the state. The actions stated, in part, that the companies were not licensed in Wisconsin and each charged large upfront fees, a violation of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banking, requirements. 

June 5, 2012
GreenPath Announces June Free Personal Finance Webinars 
GreenPath University's Webinar Wednesday has been a hit since its premiere in February with hundreds of people logging on and learning.  June's topics have been released, with the spotlight on a special webinar on government housing programs, hosted by GreenPath's housing department. (All times noon, EST).  

June 1, 2012
GreenPath reminds buyers to check their credit report before auto shopping
GreenPath has put together some money-saving tips when it comes to preparing to purchase a new or used car. 

May 22, 2012
GreenPath Debt Solutions takes part in government housing counseling study
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released two reports on the impact of HUD-approved housing counseling for first-time homebuyers and those struggling to prevent foreclosure.  In both studies, HUD found that the counseling was significantly beneficial for consumers.  

March 9, 2012
GreenPath reminds consumers about new credit report premiering March 30
Traditionally, three credit bureaus have provided credit reports: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. However, beginning March 30, a new CoreScore credit report will be available. CoreScore will include payment data that is not monitored by the three other credit reporting bureaus. 

March 5, 2012
GreenPath announces national winner of "Banking Is" student survey
GreenPath Debt Solutions, a nationwide non-profit financial organization, providing consumers with financial education in housing, debt management and bankruptcy concerns, recently named Jacob Herring of Piedmont, Alabama, the winner of the 2011 Banking Is Financial Literacy Classroom Survey.

March 1, 2012
GreenPath announces new Cheyenne (WY) office location
GreenPath, (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of SE WY) is now located on the third floor of the ANB Bank at 1912 Capital Avenue, in downtown Cheyenne.  

February 2, 2012
Valentine's Day doesn't need to be expensive
“In some cases, these gift ideas might be even more special to the recipient than a store bought gift,” said GreenPath trainer Megan Bridgett.

December 30, 2011
Make 2012 the year you leap out of debt
GreenPath Debt Solutions trainer Megan Bridgett offers up some simple and attainable ways for you to get financial goals in line early in the New Year.  She recommends setting "SMART" goals and using the “extra” leap year day of February 29, as your financial jumping off point for the remainder of 2012.

December 18, 2011
One shopping week left - GreenPath offers low- and no-cost gift ideas  
With one shopping week left, credit counselors at GreenPath Debt Solutions have come up with some gifts that have little or no cost.  In some cases, these gift ideas might be even more special to the recipient than a store bought gift.

  December 9, 2011
GreenPath provides four tips to keep finances in check this 2011 holiday spending season 
“Despite some optimism in the increased spending this past Black Friday weekend, GreenPath encourages everyone to carefully budget their holiday spending this year,” said Dorothy Barrick, GreenPath financial counselor. “While credit cards can be very tempting to purchase gifts, they can result in a ‘holiday hangover’ in January, when the credit card bills come due,” she continued.  

November 14, 2011
 Protect Your Identity and Credit Cards on Black Friday
“Technology today goes well beyond pick pocketing or taking an unattended purse,” said Dorothy Barrick, GreenPath Debt Solutions counselor. “Cyber thieves have the Internet, radio frequency ID scanners and camera phones at their disposal in helping them steal credit card numbers and building a personal profile on an individual. It only takes small amounts of information and a few keystrokes to open up a new account in your name.” 

October 10, 2011
Autumn signals start of holiday spending season; GreenPath provides money-saving tips
Fresh on the heels of kids going back to school and college with new backpacks, clothes and more, America is bracing for the upcoming major holiday season, which means spending money to celebrate. GreenPath Debt Solutions has compiled some ways to save money during the upcoming holiday season.

October 1, 2011
Michigan couple refuses to walk away from debt obligations (NFCC release)
Many people would walk away from $92,000 in credit card debt, but not Jerry and Sue Bailey, who were recently honored with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) Professional Achievement and Counseling Excellence (PACE) Clients of the Year Award.

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GreenPath News Articles

April 11, 2013
Bankruptcy filings plunge in first quarter 2013 (CreditCards.com)  

April 11, 2013
How to Use your Credit Card and Maintain a High Credit Score (Credit Sesame)

April 5, 2013
Thinking of Buying a House? Time to improve your credit score (The Fort Collins, CO Coloradoan)

April 3, 2013 
When it Comes to Credit, Sweat the Small Stuff (CreditCardGuide.com)

March 31, 2013
Five tips for Tackling Financial Spring Cleaning (Victoria TX, Advocate)

March 24, 2013
Retirement is no Holiday from Debt (The Wall Street Journal)

March 18, 2013
Reverse Mortgage Counseling Prepares for April 1 Crunch (Reverse Mortgage Daily)

March 10, 2013
Ways to Manage Your Student Loan Debt (WJBK-TV - FOX Detroit, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth) 

March 10, 2013
Tax Refund: What are you Doing with Yours? (CNBC)

March 10, 2013
Money Fix: Offset payroll tax increase (Newsday, Long Island, NY)

February 4, 2013
Consumers in Michigan cities improve credit scores (The Flint MI Journal)

February 1, 2013
Many state households save little, study finds (Detroit Free Press)

January 30, 2013
 45,800 ford workers to get record $8,300 profit-sharing checks (The Detroit News)

January 30, 2013
Reverse Mortgage Counseling Faces New Challenges (Reverse Mortgage Daily)

January 28, 2013
Behind on your property taxes? Program offers up to $30,000 in aid (Detroit Free Press)

January 26, 2013
Class teaches tips for first-time homebuyers (Wisconsin State Journal)

January 14, 2013
In Debt, and Digging Deeper to Find Relief (The New York Times)

January 8, 2013
Fiscal Resolutions for the New Year (NY1 - TV News)

December 26, 2012
13 Ways to Save Money in 2013 (Detroit Free Press and Bloomberg Businessweek)

December 25, 2012
The Fiscal Cliff and Holiday Overspending (Michigan Public Radio)

December 5, 2012
Smart is the New Rich (CNN)

December 3, 2012
How to Protect Your Credit this Hoilday Season (WJBK-TV - Detroit - FOX)

November 26, 2012
Stay Debt-Free this Holiday (WZZM-TV - Grand Rapids, MI - ABC)

November 26, 2012
Six Weird Credit Score Strategies (CreditCards.com)

November 18, 2012
Ready to sell your home, move? Housing market comeback would allow it (Detroit Free Press)

November 14, 2012
Your Money: Check out the costs of financing holiday deals (USA Today) - November 14, 2012

November 10, 2012
Tips on saving some green this Turkey Day (Bloomberg Businessweek) - November 10, 2012

October 22, 2012
Money Fix: Avoiding debt, the holiday hangover (Newsday, Long Island, NY) - October 22, 2012

October 17, 2012
How These Teachers Paid off $48,610 in Credit Card Debt (The Motley Fool) - October 17, 2012

October 7, 2012
Reverse Mortgage Funding Stresses Cash-Strapped Agencies (Reverse Mortgage Daily) - October 7, 2012

July 11, 2012
FICO Introduces New Mortgage Credit Score (CreditCards.com)

July 6, 2012
7 Steps to Prepare for a Disaster (Kiplinger's Personal Finance)

June 19, 2012 
How big should your new car downpayment be? (CBS MoneyWatch) 

June 14, 2012
Rep. Gary Peters Says Bipartisan Legislation Could Help Homeowners (Troy, MI Patch)

May 15, 2012
The money mistakes couples make (WDIV-TV, NBC, Detroit)

May 15, 2012
What 25 Personal Finance Experts Desperately want New College Grads to Know (Online Colleges.net)

May 14, 2012
Today's American Foreclosure (Credit Unions Online)

May 11, 2012
Five Steps to Counter $4 per Gallon at the Pump (FOX Business.com)

May 10, 2012
Consumers can fix credit report themselves (Detroit Free Press) 

May 10, 2012 
TV News - More schooling - good for job or bad for debt? (WZZM-TV,ABC, Grand Rapids, MI)

May 1, 2012
I'm an identity theft victim, now what do I do? (FOX UP, Marquette, MI)

April 28, 2012
College loan debt a concern for students (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)

April 19, 2012
Time to be money smart in metro Detroit (Detroit Free Press)

April 19, 2012
How to fight financial cyberchondria (CreditCards.com)

April 9, 2012
Boost your finances with your 2012 tax refund (The Mining Journal, Marquette, MI)

March 28, 2012
Money Fix: Debt consolidation loans (Newsday, Long Island, NY) 

March 23, 2012
Spring into Action by Enjoying the Free Things in Life (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins)

March 22, 2012
Row New York on the GreenPath to Gold (Row New York website)

March 20, 2012
Reverse Mortgage Counseling Makes a Comeback, for some (Reverse Mortgage Daily)

March 19, 2012
Expanded credit report may help - or hurt (WJBK-TV/FOX Detroit)

March 12, 2012
GreenPath delivers financial lessons (Oakland Press, Pontiac, MI)

March 12, 2012
Make Homeownership a Perfect Build (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO) 

March 10, 2012
Blog: Home mortgage modification scams (The Lawyer Blog) 

February 27, 2012
Spring clean you finances in 6 steps (CreditCards.com)

February 24, 2012
How Birth Order can Affect Your Finances (FOXBusiness.com)

February 23, 2012
Common Cents: Credit Repair, Debt Consolidation (WPIX-TV, New York City)

February 23, 2012
 Escape the debt trap (MSNMoney via Kiplingers Personal Finance) 

February 21, 2012
Credit Card Debt Outweighs Emergency Savings (International Business Times) 

February 17, 2012
New CoreScore credit report tracks more personal data (Kalamazoo, MI Gazette)  

February 10, 2012
Late on your credit card bill? Your auto could be seized (CreditCards.com)  

February 10, 2012
Local advocates warn struggling homeowners (Wisconsin State Journal)  

January 27, 2012
Bounce back from holiday debt - (Victoria, (TX) Advocate)   

January 27, 2012
How can you start a good credit history? (FOX-UP 6, Marquette, MI)  

January 27, 2012
There is help for those facing foreclosure - The Coloradoan (Fort Collins, CO) 

January 17, 2012
Tips to financial freedom in 2012 (WXYZ-TV - ABC, Detroit)  

January 13, 2012
State by state bankruptcy statistics, 2005-11 (CreditCards.com)  

January 5, 2012
It's time to rebuild your credit score (Detroit Free Press) 

January 5, 2012
Breaking Budget (The Cadillac, MI, News)  

January 2, 2012
It's that time of year again (The Mining Journal, Marquette, MI)  

January 1, 2012
Tips on getting your post-holiday finances back on track (Victoria, TX Advocate)    

December 21, 2011
6 ways to climb out from under of a mountain of debt (New York Daily News)

December 20, 2011
Can you afford the expenses on your income? (Monroe on a Budget blog)

December 15, 2011
Holiday deals could lead to overspending (Detroit Free Press)

December 9, 2011
6 Ways to Dig out of Debt (US News & World Report and Yahoo! Finance)

December 8, 2011
Debt Consolidation Loans Might Help, Could Hurt (CUNA website)

December 3, 2011
Avoid Financial Disaster by Being Prepared (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO)

December 2, 2011
Surviving the Debt Crisis (KGBT-TV - NBC - Brownsville, TX)

November 22, 2011
Avoid Black Friday rent-to-own woes (The Caller, Corpus Christi, TX)

November 19, 2011
Keep stress in check this holiday season (The Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO) 

November 18, 2011
Tips for refinancing your home (Star Telegram, Fort Worth, TX) 

November 17, 2011
Stay out of debt this holiday season (KGWN-TV, Cheyenne, WY) 

November 17, 2011
Oakwood Heights homeowners urged to crunch numbers (The Detroit News) 

November 10, 2011
New rules aim to simplify refinancing for homeowners (Detroit Free Press)

November 5, 2011
Michigan couple digs out of debt (WWJ-AM 950, Detroit CBS Radio)

November 5, 2011
Talk to the bank before you walk (The Coloardoan, Fort Collins, CO)

October 19, 2011
Help is available with credit card debt (Rochester, MI Media)

October 12, 2011
Small business owners learn about credit and debt (Sayville, NY Patch)  

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