Video: Money Stories – What We Inherit & What We Learn
Beyond Finance’s Nathan Astle shares how our ideas about money are shaped, and how to challenge any beliefs or habits that are holding us back.
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Bankruptcy vs. Debt Consolidation: Which Path is Right for Your Debt?
Looking down the barrel of bankruptcy can be distressing. But is it your only option? For many Americans, bankruptcy can feel like a mark against you — and in some ways, it is. Bankruptcy can severely change your standard of living and restructure your financial life. But bankruptcy, like debt consolidation, is a good thing:…
Making Minimum Payments? Here’s Why You Should Reconsider Your Debt Payoff Approach
Making minimum payments on debt is incredibly common, but is it a smart way to get debt-free? Many Americans lean on credit cards when the going gets rough, and minimum payments can feel like a safe place to land until some level of personal financial stability returns. However, consistently paying only the minimum can lead…
Why Debt has Transformed the American Middle Class
Although the Great Recession of 2008 feels like a lifetime ago, its economic ripple effect continues to impact the lives of most Americans. This is especially true of the American middle classes: As housing, education, food and medical costs have skyrocketed, so too has the reliance on credit cards and personal loans. If your experience…
Graduate Exclusive! Greg M. Retires, Picks Up Golfing Again, and Rediscovers Quality of Life
After going through a divorce, Greg was left with his wife’s credit card debt. But after working with Beyond Finance, he’s rediscovering the joys life has to offer.
Client Exclusive: How We Helped Karen S. Tackle $100K in Debt and Finally Feel in Control
Karen’s debt story didn’t start with a single incident, in her case it was a slow buildup over a couple of years of caregiving, RV travel and rising medical costs during her husband’s long illness.
Client Exclusive: How We Helped Joy Rebound from Debt After a Pay Cut and Move Derailed Her Budget
When a large pay cut coincided with a big move, Joy’s budget was thrown for a loop. We helped her with a plan to manage the debt she’d taken on to get by.
Graduate Exclusive! Sharise N. Transforms Her Finances and Plans for Homeownership
Sharise N. shares the important lessons she learned while working with Beyond Finance and what she’s looking forward to now that she’s debt-free.
Graduate Exclusive! Annemie L. Saves Money and Prepares to Launch Her Own Business
Graduate Annemie L. explains how Beyond Finance gave her the space to save, and plan for her next big step … starting a business! Read more to learn why Annemie says, “My life’s great!”
Client Exclusive: How We Helped Kim K. Make a Big Change to Her Relationship With Money
Now that she’s retired, Kim is finally learning good financial management skills and tackling her debt. Her journey shows, it’s never too late to make a change!