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Gina Freeman (Pogol)

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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.

4 numbers to know before you consolidate your debt
4 Numbers to Know Before You Consolidate Your Debt

January 8, 2026

Make the best possible debt consolidation decision (and dodge roadblocks) by knowing these four numbers.

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Words From the Wise: Financial Tips From Our Moms

January 17, 2026

Blog post tips from FDR team moms

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