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Natasha Etzel

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Natasha is a contributing writer for Freedom Debt Relief. She is a veteran professional financial writer. She provides realistic strategies to help readers improve their knowledge and change their financial situations.

Open Enrollment 2021: Does Open Enrollment Matter More this Year?
Open Enrollment 2026: What Is Open Enrollment and Why It Matters

October 30, 2026

Need health insurance coverage or want to change your current plan? Learn how open enrollment impacts your options.

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Automated Debt Collection
What to Do About Automated Debt Collection Calls

November 2, 2026

Many debt collection agencies send automated debt collection messages. Find out what you can do about it.

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What’s Your Financial Next Normal?
What’s Your Financial Next Normal?

October 31, 2026

Manifest a better financial future, and take these steps to make it happen. Here are tips for creating your new financial normal.

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How to Budget Groceries When Prices Keep Going Up
How to Budget Groceries When Prices Keep Going Up

November 8, 2026

You have to eat. But prices keep going up. Learn some old and new tricks that might help keep grocery costs down.

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Debt Relief for Business Owners
Debt Relief for Small Business Owners: 11 Options to Consider

August 28, 2026

11 ways to tackle business debt, from settlement to Chapter 11, without losing your company.

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Cheap Christmas Ideas That Capture the Holiday Joy
Cheap Christmas Ideas That Capture the Holiday Joy

October 27, 2026

Want to avoid overspending this holiday season? Check out these cheap Christmas ideas that capture the holiday joy.

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How I Paid Off My Student Loans: Money Moves That Worked
How I Paid Off My Student Loans: Money Moves That Worked

November 8, 2026

Want to pay off your student loan debt faster? Here’s how I paid off student loans, and which money moves helped most.

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Why Do People Overspend?
Why Do People Overspend?

July 31, 2026

Overspending could be your brain chasing rewards. Learn how to retrain it to spend smarter.

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Lowest Credit Score
What Is the Lowest Credit Score You Can Have?

July 30, 2026

While very rare, the lowest possible credit score is 300. However, any credit score under 500 is low and under 580 is sub-prime.

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Money Moves to Help You Deal With Debt in 2026
Money Moves to Help You Deal With Debt in 2026

November 10, 2026

Want to make debt repayment more manageable? Here are a few money moves to help you deal with debt in 2026.

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