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.
January 8, 2023
If you’re overwhelmed by creditor phone calls, collection letters, or lawsuits, filing for bankruptcy forces your creditors to suspend collection activity. You cannot legally...
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If you receive a summons for credit card debt, it’s in your best interest to respond and not ignore it. Learn more about what to do when you get a court summons.
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Follow these tips when opening a new credit card to save money, raise your credit score, and maximize your rewards.
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Our expert shares effective techniques for negotiating credit card debt and putting it behind you.
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 moreFebruary 7, 2023
If you need cash fast, an emergency loan is one solution and you can qualify even with bad credit. Learn about your options.
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 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 moreMay 30, 2022
Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.
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