Author: Karlie Moses

What’s an interest rate – and what do you need to consider?

Written by Karlie Moses on September 6, 2024. Posted in Credit & Borrowing.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Credit & Borrowing What’s an interest rate – and what do you need to consider? Interest rates are everywhere when it comes to borrowing money – it’s hard to escape those % signs. But when it comes down to the detail, how many of us can really say we understand what an interest is and what it means? If you’re not sure, read on… What is an interest rate? Interest is the cost of borrowing money. This...

How to dispute an error in your credit report

Written by Karlie Moses on September 6, 2024. Posted in Credit & Borrowing.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Credit & Borrowing How to dispute an error in your credit report Your credit report includes information about where you live, how you manage credit, and even if you have been sued or arrested. According to a study by Consumer Reports, for the past three years, incorrect information on a report has been the number one complaint made to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This could lead to consumers paying...

How Financial Wellness Programs Transform Lives

Written by Karlie Moses on June 17, 2024. Posted in Blog.

How Financial Wellness Programs Transform Lives Financial stress is a silent epidemic affecting millions of employees. It’s more than just a personal struggle, it’s a problem that seeps into the workplace, impacting productivity, morale, and overall wellbeing. FinFit’s yearly report, Inside the Wallets of Working Americans, found three in four American workers live paycheck to paycheck, with more than a third reporting they spend three hours or more at work thinking...

Guide to Home Buying – Part 1

Written by Karlie Moses on June 14, 2024. Posted in Family, Home & Lifestyle.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Family, Home & Lifestyle Guide to Home Buying – Part 1 Navigating life’s financial pathways can bring various changes—some planned, others unexpected. Purchasing a home, a significant milestone for many, embodies this journey of change. This guide aims to simplify and clarify your path to homeownership, offering practical advice to make informed decisions that align with your long-term financial wellness. Download...

Celebrating Two Decades of Financial Health Innovation at EMERGE 2024

Written by Karlie Moses on June 13, 2024. Posted in Blog.

Celebrating Two Decades of Financial Health Innovation at EMERGE 2024 We are thrilled to share our experience at Financial Health Network‘s EMERGE, an inspiring gathering that unites innovators across industries to learn, collaborate, and improve the future of financial health. They celebrated 20 years of transformative work, with this event highlighting the incredible strides made in promoting financial wellbeing for all. EMERGE showcased industry leaders who are making...

Member Stories: Meet Lashelle S

Written by Karlie Moses on June 5, 2024. Posted in Inside My Wallet: Member Stories.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Inside My Wallet: Member Stories Member Stories: Meet Lashelle S Meet Lashelle, through her testimonial, we witness how FinFit has become an invaluable partner in her journey towards financial stability and peace of mind. With FinFit’s assistance, she has experienced a notable reduction in the financial stress of managing bills and expenses, no longer burdened by worry, Lashelle has found newfound confidence...

How to budget using the envelope method

Written by Karlie Moses on June 5, 2024. Posted in Spending & Budgeting.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Spending & Budgeting How to budget using the envelope method If you struggle to make your money last until payday, you certainly aren’t alone. Millions of people have the same money worries heading toward the end of the month: that there isn’t enough in the bank account to cover the bills we need to pay. There are many different budgeting tools and a host of smartphone apps that you could use to...

Overdraft fees and how to avoid them

Written by Karlie Moses on June 5, 2024. Posted in Spending & Budgeting.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Spending & Budgeting Overdraft fees and how to avoid them Overdraft fees are charged when you don’t have enough cash in your account to cover a payment you’ve made, and as part of an overdraft protection service, the bank covers the difference for you. The bank applies a fee for covering the transaction. Essentially, you have to pay back the amount that the bank lent you to cover the difference between what...

4 times you’ll want to think about improving your credit score

Written by Karlie Moses on June 5, 2024. Posted in Credit & Borrowing.

Learn Login to MyFinFit FinFit Learn | Credit & Borrowing 4 times you’ll want to think about improving your credit score There are some times in life when it pays to make sure your credit score is in good shape. If you’re not the kind of person who checks their score regularly, these are some examples of times when you’ll want to check in. Unsure how to check your credit reports and scores? Start here. 1. When you’re planning a...

Navigating Employee Financial Stress and Its Toll on Mental Wellbeing

Written by Karlie Moses on May 13, 2024. Posted in Blog.

Navigating Employee Financial Stress and Its Toll on Mental Wellbeing It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a silent but significant contributor to mental health challenges: financial stress. The reality is many employees have experienced staring at a pile of bills, racking their brains on how to make ends meet, leading to mental health struggles. Statistics reveal a sobering truth: more than half of employees grapple with financial stress, feeling worry,...