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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.

What Is the Average Credit Card Balance in the U.S.
What Is the Average Credit Card Balance in the U.S.?

March 12, 2026

Five-figure credit card debt is common. Find out what you could do about it.

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Financial Red Flags in Relationships
3 Financial Red Flags in Relationships

March 5, 2026

Want to strengthen your shared financial health with your partner? Avoid these financial red flags in relationships.

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Debt Consolidation Methods
Debt Consolidation Methods

March 5, 2026

Consolidating your debt could simplify your debt payments. Learn more about the most common debt consolidation methods.

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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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Short-Term Financial Goals That Could Improve Your Financial Life This Year
Short-Term Financial Goals That Could Improve Your Financial Life This Year

March 6, 2026

Ready to improve your finances this year? Prioritizing these short-term financial goals could help.

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SNAP Discounts and Freebies to Check Out
6 SNAP Discounts and Freebies to Check Out

April 9, 2026

Are you a SNAP recipient? You may be eligible for SNAP discounts. Find out how to save on expenses beyond groceries.

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Lowest Credit Score
What Is the Lowest Credit Score?

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

May 4, 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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After The Holidays: Hardcore Ways to Get Your Budget Back on Track
After the Holidays: Hardcore Ways to Get Your Budget Back on Track

March 27, 2026

You can recover from holiday overspending and ditch your debt. Find out how to get your budget back on track.

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How to get back on track after missing debt payments
How to Get Back on Track After Missing Debt Payments

March 1, 2026

You can recover after falling behind on debt payments. We’ll show you how to get back on track.

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