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Gina Freeman (Pogol)
Contributing Author, Editor
Gina Freeman (Gina Pogol) enjoys breaking down complicated subjects and helping consumers feel comfortable making financial decisions. An acknowledged expert in mortgage and personal finance since 2008, Gina's experience include mortgage lending and underwriting, tax accounting, and credit bureau systems consulting. You can find her articles on MSN Money, Fox Business, Forbes.com, The Motley Fool and other respected sites.
May 26, 2022
How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.
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Blog post tips from FDR team moms
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Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.
Read moreAugust 1, 2022
Learn about commercial loans for business and real estate, how to get approved for a commercial loan and how commercial loans work.
Read moreJuly 21, 2022
Spring survey results from Freedom Debt Relief shows consumers plan big ticket purchases in the next 12 months.
Read moreAugust 5, 2022
Furniture prices and interest rates are up in 2022. learn how to save when you buy and finance furniture.
Read moreAugust 16, 2022
Yes; the US entered a recession in 2022. Learn how to protect your finances, what to do and not do in a recession.
Read moreJanuary 8, 2023
Debt lawyers specialize in law concerning the collection of debt. If you loan money to someone, you may use a debt lawyer to file a lawsuit to collect it.
Read moreJanuary 15, 2023
It's possible to settle debt even after a lawsuit has been filed. Answer the summons. Then negotiate. And never skip your court date.
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