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John Russo

John Russo is a Creative Manager at Freedom Debt Relief. His goal is to make the world of personal finance more accessible so that everyday people can find the right financial solutions for themselves. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading pretty much anything, and spending time with his fiancée and two cats.

Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses
Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses

March 19, 2019

Are people saving enough to cover a $5000 emergency expense? We surveyed over 2,000 Americans…

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How to Improve Your Financial Health
How to Improve Your Financial Health

September 12, 2017

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Read these simple tips…

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How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia
How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia

February 2, 2018

If you’re suffering from financial phobia, you’re not alone. Learn more about this fear, how…

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3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids
3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids

March 6, 2019

Raising financially responsible kids is the goal of many parents. Learn three expert tips on…

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads

June 14, 2019

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

July 30, 2019

If you're in the market for a new home and looking to take out a…

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Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment?
Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment?

September 10, 2019

It is necessary to make a 20% down payment when buying a home? We interviewed…

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The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College
The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College

November 5, 2019

Our recent survey revealed that helping your kid through college could cause you undue emotional,…

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Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds
Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds

March 4, 2019

Freedom Debt Relief surveyed over 2,000 how they were planning to use their tax refund,…

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