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GreenPath Financial Wellness

Self-Help is partnered with GreenPath, a trusted national nonprofit financial wellness organization that provides confidential one-on-one financial coaching to help ease financial stress, address financial concerns, and develop a plan for living a financially healthy life. Financial wellness is for everyone. The service is free to members.

Request a call with GreenPath to speak to a coach within 2 business days or call (877) 337-3399 for immediate coaching.

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A GreenPath certified financial coach can work with you one-on-one to help you:

  • Understand your financial situation and explore your goals
  • Learn about your financial options
  • Create a plan to meet your goals and achieve your dreams

 

They offer a number of services including:

  • Personal money management support and developing a spending plan.
  • Understanding your credit report and helping you understand how to improve your score
  • Homebuyer counseling and education
  • Foreclosure prevention and housing counseling
  • Bankruptcy counseling
  • Student loan counseling. (Depending on the tier of student loan counseling needed, there may be a nominal fee.)
  • Debt counseling and debt management plans (Depending on state compliance guidelines, there may be a nominal fee for a debt management plan.)



Learn more about GreenPath

 

Quick Financial Tips 

Check out these highlights from previous GreenPath webinars that offer quick financial tips and education.

 

5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Money Concepts for Teens and YA

Navigating the World of Financial Stability

Playing it Safe

What Are SMART Financial Goals

What are the Costly Cs

Understanding Your Credit Score

Benefits of a GreenPath Debt Management Plan

Options for Dealing with Debt Webinar

Understanding Student Loan Options

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How much does a GreenPath coaching session cost?

Financial coaching is free with the exception of debt management programs, which generally incur a minimal additional cost. In your financial coaching session, GreenPath will work with you to help you understand your unique financial situation and explore customized options to help you reach your financial goals. You can call GreenPath at 1-877-337-3399 to get immediate coaching.

How long does a credit coaching session with GreenPath take?

The initial financial coaching session usually lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Do I need to make an appointment with GreenPath?

No, an appointment is not necessary. GreenPath professionals are standing by to serve you at 1-877-337-3399.

What if I don't have time to conduct a GreenPath credit coaching session now?

No problem. GreenPath can schedule an appointment for a more convenient time, or you can call them at 1-877-337-3399 at a time that is convenient for you. GreenPath professionals are available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday by appointment only.

What will I need for my initial credit coaching session with GreenPath?

To paint a complete financial picture, GreenPath will review your monthly income, and having a general idea of your basic monthly expenses could be helpful. Depending on your goals, your financial coach may request additional information.

Will GreenPath keep my information confidential?

Absolutely. GreenPath does not report information to the credit bureaus and will not share your information with anyone without your permission. GreenPath does ask you for permission to share information with Self-Help Credit Union. If you say ‘no,’ your name is kept confidential. If you begin a debt management program, GreenPath will obtain your consent before it proposes payment arrangements to your creditors.

What information can I expect to receive from GreenPath?

All of GreenPath’s counseling sessions are customized to your situation. If you are struggling to manage your ongoing monthly obligations, you will receive information on money management as well as tips on how to reduce ongoing expenses. If you are past due on your mortgage, you will receive information on prioritizing payments, how to resolve housing delinquency, etc. If you are facing several issues, you will receive customized counseling to address all of these items so you are in a better situation to reach your financial goals.