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Emergency Funds: How to Prepare for the Unexpected

Learn exactly how to start an emergency fund, where to keep it, and how to keep it going.

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How Household Debt Impacts Your Everyday Life
Richard Barrington

April 8, 2023

When savings are not enough, debt can help fund the expenses of life. But debt is not always the right solution. Learn more about using household debt effectively.

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What is a Balance Transfer Fee, and Why Should You Care?
Gideon Sandford

April 1, 2023

Balance transfers can save you money on credit card debt, but to know how much you’ll save, you need to know about balance transfer fees. Learn more here.

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How Does Credit Repair Work?
Richard Barrington

March 25, 2023

Whether you work on credit repair yourself, or hire a company to do it for you, understanding the process can help you improve your credit. Learn more.

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Who Can Access Your Credit Report?
Erik J. Martin

March 19, 2023

Certain entities can access your credit report, and they don’t always need your permission. Find out more here.

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How to Dispute Your Credit Report
Jane Meggitt

March 8, 2023

Errors on your credit report can make it harder to qualify for a loan. Learn how to detect and dispute errors on your credit report.

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What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One
Richard Barrington

March 8, 2023

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

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Debt Relief vs. Bankruptcy: What’s Right for You?

Understanding debt relief vs bankruptcy. Debt relief or bankruptcy can help you get out of debt. Which is better: bankruptcy or debt relief?

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What Is The Difference Between a Credit Report and a Credit Score
Miranda Marquit

March 8, 2023

Your credit report and credit score are different, but closely related. Learn how one affects the other.

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Should I file for bankruptcy?
Dana George

November 25, 2024

Debt is common nationwide, and millions of Americans seek the best way out. Learn how bankruptcy may help.

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Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
Thilini Wijesinhe

March 7, 2023

You can become debt-free by choosing a debt to start with and the repayment strategy that works for you. Check out our expert guide to learn more.

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Debt Consolidation Programs: Debt Consolidation Loans and More
Gideon Sandford

March 7, 2023

There are many types of debt consolidation programs that can help improve your financial health, including balance transfer cards and debt settlement plans.

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How to build credit in 3 steps
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

February 26, 2023

Building (or rebuilding) credit is easier than you think. Follow our guide, build a great credit score, and pay less for everything you finance.

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What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA?
Rebecca Lake

February 16, 2023

Get an angry call from a debt collector? Learn how to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop the harassment.

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Does Unemployment Affect Your Credit Score?
Erik J. Martin

February 16, 2023

Americans are dealing with unemployment and the financial impact during the coronavirus outbreak. Find out…

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Does Paying Off Your Credit Cards Help Your Credit Score
Rebecca Lake

February 15, 2023

Paying off credit cards can help your credit scores in the long run. However, there are some situations where credit cards can hurt your scores if you're not careful.

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7 Tips to Help You Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Karen Cordaway

February 7, 2023

Credit card debt can be overwhelming. Learn to crush it with these tips.

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Emergency Loans - Are They Available?
Richard Barrington

January 23, 2023

Find an emergency loan that can get you through a crisis and get you back on track to get your finances in order. Emergency loans can be available quickly and easily...

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Pros and Cons of Using a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Rebecca Lake

January 23, 2023

What are the pros and cons of using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? Quicker payoff time and lower interest rates are great benefits, But if you are...

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What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?
Gideon Sandford

January 8, 2023

Worrying about your estate and planning for the future is important.

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Credit Card Debt Lawyer: Should You Use One?
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

January 8, 2023

Debt lawyers specialize in law concerning the collection of debt. If you loan money to someone, you may use a debt lawyer to file a lawsuit to collect it.

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How to Read Your Credit Card Statement
Peter Warden

December 25, 2022

Reading your credit card statements can help you manage your money. Your statement will tell you when your interest rate or terms will change. Key details include...

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How to Deal with a Frozen Bank Account
Rebecca Lake

December 25, 2022

A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving

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How Often Does Your Credit Score Update?
Peter Warden

December 15, 2022

Your credit score is updated every time a lender or creditor provides new data to the credit bureaus.Your credit score changes based on the most recent data and…

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How to Refinance Credit Card Debt
Richard Barrington

December 7, 2022

Learn how to refinance credit card debt and whether you should choose a balance transfer, debt consolidation loan or another method to…

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Why is My Credit Score Different on Different Sites?
Rebecca Lake

November 29, 2022

Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.

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How Does Consumer Credit Counseling Work?
Rebecca Lake

November 10, 2022

When you need help with budgeting and debt, you may turn to consumer credit counseling. Credit counselors look at your financial situation and propose solutions...

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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
Richard Barrington

November 10, 2022

Did you check your credit and ask, “Why Did My Credit Score Drop”? Learn 10 reasons why your credit score can suddenly drop and…

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What Is Debt Resolution?
Rebecca Lake

November 9, 2022

When debt becomes overwhelming, there are different approaches you can take to manage it. Debt resolution is one option you might consider to avoid bankruptcy.

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Credit Card Debt Help: What You Need to Know
Erik J. Martin

October 20, 2022

Credit card debt help won’t work unless you stop overspending. Debt consolidation, debt management, and debt settlement are all solutions for credit card debt.

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Credit Card Debt Relief
Erik J. Martin

October 11, 2022

There are many forms of credit card debt relief. Learn how to find the right credit card debt relief for your situation.

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Statute of Limitations on Credit Card Debt
Peter Warden

October 2, 2022

Statutes of limitations govern how long creditors and debt collectors can pursue you for money that you owe. They vary from state to state. You need to be careful...

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Is a 600 Credit Score Good or Bad?
Richard Barrington

September 6, 2022

A 600 credit score is considered a sub-prime and not a good score. Find out more about your credit score and learn steps you can take to improve your credit.

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Why High Housing Costs Might Force the Fed to Keep Raising Rates
Charles Morgan Evans

August 28, 2022

The Federal Reserve might prefer to stop raising interest rates as the economy slows. High housing costs may make that impossible.

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Student Loan Forgiveness
Richard Barrington

August 24, 2022

Student loan forgiveness programs may help you get out of student loan debt. Learn how to qualify for student loan forgiveness, settlement, and bankruptcy.

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Land Loans: Learn the Basics Before You Buy Land
Richard Barrington

August 21, 2022

Land loans are mortgages used to buy property with no existing structures. Land loans are also called lot loans. You might use this type of loan to purchase land. to...

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Credit Card Debt Forgiveness
Richard Barrington

August 17, 2022

Credit card debt forgiveness can happen through bankruptcy or debt settlement. Debt settlement means negotiating a lower payoff for your credit card debt. Bankruptcy...

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Recession Preparation: How Can You Protect Yourself?
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

August 16, 2022

Yes; the US entered a recession in 2022. Learn how to protect your finances, what to do and not do in a recession.

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Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loans
Richard Barrington

August 1, 2022

Subsidized student loans and unsubsidized student loans are treated differently. Subsidized loans have lower interest rates and are based on financial need.

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How to Save on Furniture in 2022
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

August 5, 2022

Furniture prices and interest rates are up in 2022. learn how to save when you buy and finance furniture.

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Perfect Credit: How to Get the Highest Credit Score
Rebecca Lake

August 1, 2022

Learn what the highest credit scores are for different scoring models and how to get the best credit score possible.

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FICO Score vs. Credit Score – What Is the Difference?
Rebecca Lake

August 1, 2022

Is your FICO score the same as your credit score? What other credit scores are there? Learn about FICO score, VantageScore and other credit scores.

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How Does Debt Consolidation Work?
Richard Barrington

August 1, 2022

Learn how debt consolidation works and if it's the right debt solution for you.

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How Do Student Loans Affect Credit Score?
Rebecca Lake

August 1, 2022

Learn how having student debt can help or harm your credit scores.

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How to Check Your Credit Score
Rebecca Lake

August 1, 2022

Learn how to check your credit score for free, how to check your credit score without hurting it, and where to get a free credit score.

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Spring Survey: Consumers Plan to Buy Cars Despite Costs

Spring survey results from Freedom Debt Relief shows consumers plan big ticket purchases in the next 12 months.

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What Is Loan Consolidation?
Richard Barrington

July 10, 2022

Loan consolidation is also known as debt consolidation. You can improve your finances by taking a new loan to pay off credit card debt, student loans, or medical bills.

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What Is a Good Credit Score
Richard Barrington

June 30, 2022

What is a good credit score? Generally speaking, a high 600s or above score is considered a good credit score, but it depends on the lender and industry.

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How to Pay Off Debt
Tammi Huang

June 28, 2022

Learn about 6 strategies to get out of debt, including debt consolidation loan, credit counseling, debt settlement, a cash-out refinance, or bankruptcy.

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Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea?
Richard Barrington

June 28, 2022

When is debt consolidation a good idea? Yes, debt consolidation is a good idea if you can gain a financial benefit. However, in certain cases, you might dig yourself...

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