Blog Posts
“I’m glad I didn’t give up.”
March 11, 2020Michael T. Like many college students, Michael Tobias struggled to manage money and had accrued a significant amount of credit card debt and a poor credit score by the time graduation from …
“I feel like I have a new life.”
Andrea T credit and money management; homeownership HOPE Inside Bank of the West – Oakland, CA In the wake of the Great Recession, Andrea Techaira lost it all — her home, her …
“I’m no longer defined by one mistake.”
Edwin W. For 20 years, Edwin Walker faced more hardships than most people could handle in a lifetime. Struggling to maintain a steady income and care for his elderly mother, Edwin found …
“I have a renewed sense of purpose.”
Life sometimes has a way of turning in an unanticipated direction. For 36-year-old Regina Burpo, losing her job after 12 years and becoming the primary caregiver for her sick father was …