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National Wellness Publication Asks Dr. Erika for Budgeting Advice
“BestLife” is a U.S. publication helping American reach wellness on every level, including financial, as our Dr. Erika shares about budgeting
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Dr. Erika on How Middle-Class Can Manage Grocery Shopping Better
Everyone is being affected by inflation. Middle-class households are feeling the pinch even at the grocery store, as Dr. Erika shares.
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U.S News & World Report Discusses Negotiating with Debt Collectors
Beyond Finance chief financial wellness advisor, Dr. Erika Rasure, spoke to U.S. News & World Report about managing debt collections.
News Releases
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Beyond Finance Continues Advocacy for Mental Health Awareness Month: Bridging Financial Wellness and Mental Health Betterness
Following Financial Practice Week, Beyond Finance continues to advocate its premise–the mental health of consumers related to money.
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Beyond Finance Honored With a Silver Stevie From the 22nd Annual American Business Awards
The 22nd American Business Awards recognized Beyond Finance with a coveted Silver Stevie® Award for “Achievement in Finance.”
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Almost Half of Americans Don’t Know What a 401(k) Is, Beyond Finance Poll Finds
As Financial Practice Week nears, Beyond Finance found nearly half of U.S. adults don’t know what a 401(k) is. Our Dr. Erika Rasure explains.
Thought Leadership
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New Monthly Article in “Psychology Today” Discusses Financial Secrets
This month’s “Psychology Today” column from Nathan Astle, CFT-I, explores the stressors and solutions behind financial secrets in couples.
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Understanding the Human Side of Money: Bridging Emotional Evidence with Financial Intelligence
Money is not just about numbers; it’s about the emotions attached to it. This is what our Nathan Astle, CFT-I, calls the human side of money.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Q&A with Four Female Powerhouses Leading the Financial Industry
Debt consolidation services tend to be male-dominated. During Women’s History Month, we spoke to these four women who are changing that.
Financial Practice Week
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Dr. Erika Joins Industry Leaders to Discuss Financial Literacy
GoBankingRates.com called national leaders to share their insights about financial literacy and the “Buy Now, Pay Later” trend in America.
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Financial Practice Week Took a Media Road Trip with Dr. Erika
The first-ever Financial Practice Week was a huge success with the media and consumers learning the importance of placing good measures to the test.
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Financial Practice Week Embarks on National Study About Financial Literacy, Several Media Outlets Show Interest
As Beyond Finance embarks on its inaugural “Financial Practice Week,” we commissioned a U.S. poll proving America could use more practice.
Beyond Debt Now
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Beyond Finance Surprises Clients With Nearly $300,000 to Celebrate Financial Independence Faster
Since 2023, some Beyond Finance clients achieved financial independence faster than expected through “Beyond Debt Now” and $280,000.
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Los Angeles Client Let Down by Job but Lifted Up by Beyond Debt Now
Every month, Beyond Debt Now helps a Beyond Finance client to their goal a little faster than expected. This month is Lynda from Los Angeles.
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Beyond Finance Client from Blue Springs, MO, Got the Green Light to Get Out of Debt Faster
Beyond Debt Now surprised another client on their journey to get out of debt. Today, she’s one big step closer.