Update on the National Mortgage Settlement Program – Do You Qualify?.
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The ability to be grateful… priceless
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Wonderful personal thoughts, not just words, from a Godly young woman…
GreenPath discusses student loan debt options, as debt reaches new high in Q2 2012
5 SepThis subject touches many of us…
The New York Fed recently reported that outstanding student debt rose 1.1 percent from $904 billion three months earlier. The loans were taken out by students and their parents, and the majority are backed by the U.S. government.
Ninety-day delinquency rates for student loans increased to 8.9 percent from 8.69 percent in the first quarter, the New York Fed said. Since the peak in household debt in the third quarter of 2008, student-loan debt has increased by $303 billion, while other forms of debt fell a combined $1.6 trillion.
Where to turn to for assistance with student loan debt?
GreenPath works with people everyday who are struggling with student loan debt. Some of the advice that we give includes:
There is a new federal program called Income Based Repayment (IBR) that adjusts your monthly student loan payment relative to your current income level and family size. Also, there is a…
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Mr.CBB’s Creamy Garlic Hummus
5 SepLOVE, LOVE, LOVE Hummus!
Hummus simply means “chickpeas” in Arabic. What I have created is an easy creamy garlic hummus recipe that anyone can make in minutes in a food processor for around $1.50. While shopping the other day we noticed the cost of this frugal dip coming in at a whopping $4.50 for a 500 g tub.
You can find Tahini paste down the ethnic section at your local grocery shop for around $4-6 for a large container. Although this cost seems high for the paste it will last you for many recipes. The Tahini (sesame butter) is what turns this chickpea spread into a creamy delight and makes your taste buds tingle.
If you are a hummus fan you must try this easy garlic hummus recipe before heading out to the grocery store to pay premium price for something you can easily make at home. If you are a fan of roasted garlic you could…
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Videos: Hurricane Isaac Response
5 SepIt is about serving others…
The Southern Baptists cooked more than 2,000 meals at this location on Sept. 1 and 10,000 meals on Sept. 2. These hot meals will be delivered by American Red Cross emergency response vehicles to communities along the North shore of Lake Ponchartrain in Louisiana. Many of these community experienced severe flooding, wind damage and were without electricity following Hurricane Isaac.
Red Cross worker Veronica Vasquez talks about the help from Mexico’s Cruz Roja team in response to Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana.
American Red Cross volunteer Tom Breister talks with shelter resident Sabrina Phillips about how the community of LaCombe LA has come together to help her and how the Red Cross is an integral part of the relief effort.
Back-to-school season is a fresh start for grown-ups too!
5 SepNew beginnings and fresh starts… sign me up!
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Great post Jeanette – Well worth reading!
So you’re in writer’s marketing high gear. You’ve set up your blog. Tweeted and twittered. Facebooked, liked, and followed. You’ve read the marketing tips, blogs on social media success, tips on tweeting. Smile on your face, you are surfing the social media maze. Mail Chimp geared up, you’ve drafted a slick newsletter proclaiming your worthiness and upcoming events. Poised, polished and ready to hit . . . . send. Click.
And then BAM, your friend unfriended you. Your follower unfollowed. Your co-worker unsubscribed to your email blast. What gives? All that work. All that energy. How could they? Why would they? Why would they hurt your feelings so?
In a recent Forbes article, Eric Limer writes “Most of the time it’s due to offensive comments, or the fact that you were never real friends with people in the first place. But you can also get cut off for updating…
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August signals the beginning of back to school shopping. GreenPath has tips to save…
14 AugPlan your back-to-school shopping… Here are some great tips!
Back to school shopping already? The ads and inserts in the paper are usually my first reminders that back to school shopping and fall are just around the corner. This can be an expensive month for parents but a little planning before the shopping might help you avoid the drain on your pocketbook.
According to the National Retail Federation the average person with children in grades K-12 will spend $688.92 this year on their children for back to school needs. This is up from $603.63 per average family spent last year.
If you have planned for this and have the money set aside to get your kids ready for the first days of school, pat yourself on the back. Don’t give up though if you aren’t sure you have the money in the bank to make the needed purchases. There are some things you can do now to cut your…
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