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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: 54% of Americans Can’t Handle a $500 Expense
Survey: 54% of Americans Can’t Handle a $500 Expense

February 27, 2019

We surveyed more than 2,000 Americans on their financial situation and learned that 54% of…

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt

March 11, 2019

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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ASU Study: Freedom Debt Relief Clients Are 24% More Financially Healthy
ASU Study: Freedom Debt Relief Clients Are 24% More Financially Healthy

April 17, 2019

The L. William Seidman Research Institute at ASU found that Freedom Debt Relief clients are…

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home

August 20, 2019

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement

May 30, 2019

Our latest survey revealed that 60% of Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. If that…

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3 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid
3 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid

July 26, 2019

Many soon-to-be parents are curious about the costs of raising a kid or two, or…

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Tips to Defend Yourself Against Zombie Debt
Tips to Defend Yourself Against Zombie Debt

October 25, 2018

Knowing whether your old debt has truly expired can be tricky. Read these tips for…

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