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Maurie Backman

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Maurie Backman is a personal finance writer with over 10 years of experience. Her coverage areas include retirement, investing, real estate, and credit and debt management.

What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination
What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination

July 31, 2026

At Freedom Debt Relief, we know that discrimination within the financial industry exists. Learn more…

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Buy Now, Pay Later Credit Reporting: How Does It Work?
Buy Now, Pay Later Credit Reporting: How Does It Work?

April 4, 2026

Buy now, pay later plans make it easy to pay for stuff over time. But what are they doing to your credit?

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10 Warning Signs of Financial Trouble
Warning Signs of Financial Trouble

March 20, 2026

Are you headed toward financial trouble? Read on to be aware and stop the bleeding.

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How to Motivate Your Spouse to Pay Off Debt
How to Motivate Your Spouse to Pay Off Debt

March 2, 2026

Working with your spouse to pay off debt can increase your chance of success. Here’s how to get motivated.

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How to Budget as a College Student
How to Budget as a College Student

March 5, 2026

To make the most of your money when you’re a college student, you need a budget. Here’s how to set one up.

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How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia
Fear of Debt

March 11, 2026

Getting around fear of debt can be key to financial thriving. Here’s how to move past it.

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Debt Relief for Bad Credit
Debt Relief for Bad Credit

March 10, 2026

Bad credit doesn't have to stop you from getting debt relief. Check out your options here.

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

March 3, 2026

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

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Holiday Debt: 6 Tips to Obliterate What You Owe
Holiday Debt: 6 Tips to Obliterate What You Owe

April 13, 2026

Don't let holiday debt drag on. Here's how to wipe out that debt and avoid a repeat.

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What Happens if I Miss a Loan Payment?
What Happens if I Miss a Loan Payment?

March 11, 2026

Missed loan payments can happen to the best of us. Here's what happens when you miss a payment, and how to avoid it.

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