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How Will Coronavirus Impact My Retirement Savings?
Anna Baluch

December 22, 2025

The financial impact of coronavirus has many of us worried about retirement. Here are some…

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Coronavirus Program Tracker: Government Benefits and Private Programs for Americans
Molly Zilli

December 22, 2025

FDR has assembled a list of federal government benefits and programs that could help families…

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3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
Justine Nelson

December 22, 2025

If you qualify and receive a stimulus check under the CARES Act, how could you…

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How to Avoid Coronavirus Financial Scams
Anna Baluch

December 22, 2025

Whenever there is an emergency, the scammers appear, and the pandemic is no exception. Learn…

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Are Debt Collectors Still Calling During Coronavirus?
Anna Baluch

December 22, 2025

Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, debt collectors may still call you. Find…

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A Coronavirus Financial Plan: 5 Steps
Steve Tanner

December 22, 2025

If the economic upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic has you worried, focusing on creating…

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Who Can Access Your Credit Report and See Your Credit Score? The List Is Longer Than You Might Expect
Ben Gran

December 22, 2025

Who can access your credit report? Lenders, employers, landlords…and more. Learn how to protect your privacy and rights.

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How to Cancel a Credit Card
Peter Warden

December 22, 2025

Learn how to cancel a credit card safely to protect your finances and your credit score.

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What Are Debt Relief Loans?
Robin Hartill, CFP

December 22, 2025

Learn about debt consolidation loans, debt relief loans for bad credit, or government debt relief loans to choose the right option for you. Find out more here.

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7 Bad Ways to Pay Off Debt (and What to Do Instead)
Lyle Daly

December 22, 2025

Trying to decide what to do about your debt? Check out these bad debt payoff methods so you know what not to do.

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Budgeting Hacks: Ways to Start or Improve Your Budget
Thilini Wijesinhe

December 22, 2025

A budget can help you achieve your financial goals faster. Find out how to make a simple budget and stick to it.

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How to Improve Your Financial Health
Kailey Hagen

December 22, 2025

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Read these simple tips…

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money
Ben Gran

December 22, 2025

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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How Is Severance Pay Taxed: 2025 Guide
Maurie Backman

December 22, 2025

Laid-off workers get taxed on severance pay, adding insult to injury after a job loss. Here’s how it might impact you.

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Why You Should Have a Will, Even if You’re Not Rich
Kailey Hagen

December 22, 2025

A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…

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How to Deal with Debt Collectors
Maurie Backman

December 22, 2025

Fielding debt collection calls can be very stressful. Learn how to deal with debt collectors and manage that stress better.

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Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers
Lyle Daly

December 22, 2025

Should medical workers receive student loan debt forgiveness for their service during COVID-19? Learn about…

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Meet Our Clients: Mike M.
Jessica Thiefels

December 22, 2025

After years of feeling stuck, Mike M. contacted Freedom Debt Relief and took control of…

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Illinois Debt Relief By the Numbers: 5-Year Debt Trends
Kimberly Rotter

December 22, 2025

How much debt do Illinois residents have? Take a look at debt trends over the past five years among people seeking debt relief in Illinois.

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Can You Inherit Debt?
Dana George

December 22, 2025

You almost never inherit debt. Only a few rare situations make you responsible for someone else’s bills.

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Forget $5 Coffees. Here's How to Save Big Money and Slash Your Debt
Ben Gran

December 21, 2025

Cutting back on coffee could help you get out of debt. But here’s how to make even bigger moves.

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How Do You Know When Your Debt is Too Big to Try to Repay in Full?
Kimberly Rotter

December 21, 2025

When you’re drowning in debt, there’s a lifesaver to grab. Here are your options when your debt is too big.

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This Is the One Thing You Should Never Do When You're Dealing with Debt
Kimberly Rotter

December 21, 2025

When you need a fistful of cash to fix a financial problem, there’s one cookie jar you shouldn’t reach into.

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When Can a Credit Card Issuer Change My Interest Rate?
Lyle Daly

December 21, 2025

Credit card issuers can raise your interest rate, but there are rules they need to follow. Find out more.

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What Is Wage Garnishment?
Kailey Hagen

December 21, 2025

Wage garnishment can reduce your paychecks. Here’s how a creditor does it, and what you could do in response.

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