Take Command of Student Loans
If you or someone in your household recently graduated from college or university, the future shines bright—at least until September 30, 2021, when the freeze on federal student loan repayments and interest ends. That date doesn’t need to darken the horizon, though. Brightside can help put you in command of your loans before your next […]
To Plan for Retirement, Start Here
How’s your retirement plan going? Whether you’re just getting started, in need of a total overhaul, or just looking to fine-tune things remember that you’re in the driver’s seat and the road to retirement is hardly ever a straight line. A 401(k) retirement account is one of the best retirement vehicles you can own because it […]
Summer Travel
Congrats on making it to Memorial Day weekend 2021! If you’ve earned some time off this summer, you can plan a vacation that’s within your budget and headache-free. We have some helpful tips that you’ll find especially useful during this transition back to life as we once knew it. So, before you pack your bags, […]
Financial Planning for the Entire Household
Unless you live alone, your financial picture includes other people. That’s why Brightside serves every adult member of your household—for free! Our goal is always to get you to financial health, and there’s simply no doing that when other people’s financial lives are intertwined with yours. In the case of roommates, there might be shared […]
Facing eviction? Read this now.
It’s hard enough dealing with the loss of income, but then it’s even more stressful if you get served with an eviction notice. Did you know that your landlord may be prohibited from evicting you?Right now until March 31, 2021, you may qualify to hold onto your home without being evicted under the Temporary Halt in […]
Tips to Avoid Missed Payments
It’s easy to spiral downward when financial hardship strikes. Believe us, you are not alone – most everyone experiences economic difficulties at some point. No one needs to suffer alone, though; and there’s no reason you can’t get back on track. Let’s start here, with these steps to avoid missed payments. Don’t let feelings of […]
Tackling Credit Card Debt with Brightside
Tackling Credit Card Debt with BrightsideAmericans hold a collective $820 billion in credit card debt spread across 505 million cards! So, when you look at your credit card bills, remember: You. Are. Not. Alone. In fact, one of the most common questions we receive at Brightside is, “Can you help me with my credit cards?” […]
