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What You Should Know About Access to Student Loans
Steve Tanner

July 2, 2020

Beyond loan discrimination, student loan debt can have a disproportionately negative impact on minorities, but…

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Will Your Job Come Back After COVID? What to Do if it Doesn’t
Anna Baluch

July 1, 2020

With record unemployment, we are all wondering if our jobs will come back after COVID.…

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7 Ways to Save Money This Summer and Still Have Fun
Sara Korn

June 30, 2020

The enjoy familiar summer activities is stronger than ever. Explore some ways you can save…

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Same-Sex Couples Denied a Mortgage More Often
Anna Baluch

June 29, 2020

A study shows same-sex couples are denied a mortgage more often than then heterosexual couples.…

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What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
Justine Nelson

June 26, 2020

An Economic Injury Disaster loan can be used to meet business obligations during a disaster.…

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Who Really Pays for COBRA?
Anna Baluch

June 25, 2020

COBRA can help you get temporary health insurance after you’ve lost your job. But who…

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What You Should Know About Mortgage Discrimination
Steve Tanner

June 24, 2020

Learn more about buying a home, a very important step toward building wealth, and the…

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How Depression Might Affect Spending and Debt
Sara Korn

June 22, 2020

Depression can make it harder to do even simple financial tasks. Here are some tips…

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Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?
Justine Nelson

June 17, 2020

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

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Meet Our Clients: Patti B.
Anna Baluch

June 16, 2020

Freedom Debt Relief shares our client stories of facing down debt and moving to a…

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Money Tips for Recent College Grads: Recession Edition
Anna Baluch

June 15, 2020

Are you a 2020 college grad hoping to thrive in the midst of a recession?…

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Will Updates to the PPP Provide Any Small Business Debt Relief?
Sara Korn

June 11, 2020

Learn how the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 compares to the PPP in…

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Americans Spending Stimulus Check on Bills, Debt
Sara Korn

June 10, 2020

Americans are using stimulus checks on bills, essentials, savings, and paying down debt. But using…

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Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession
Anna Baluch

June 9, 2020

It will come as no surprise to know that not all financial advice is good…

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Financial Goals to Prioritize During COVID-19
Anna Baluch

June 8, 2020

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

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What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination
Molly Zilli

June 4, 2020

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

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Can You Keep Your Unemployment Benefits if You Refuse to Return to Work?
Justine Nelson

June 3, 2020

What happens to your unemployment benefits if you refuse to return to work? Here’s what…

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Are there Any Financial Benefits to Work From Home?
Anna Baluch

June 1, 2020

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

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Credit Card Changes that Might Benefit You in a Recession
Anna Baluch

May 28, 2020

Credit card companies are making changes to their benefits and rewards programs to help customers…

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Should College Students Get Stimulus Checks?
Justine Nelson

May 27, 2020

The first round of stimulus checks skipped over college students completely. Here’s how a stimulus…

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How to Protect Your Credit Score During the Covid-19 Recession
Anna Baluch

May 26, 2020

You know that protecting your credit score is important, but how do you do that…

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Food Prices Spike: How to Update Your Grocery Budget
Sara Korn

May 22, 2020

Learn how to adjust your food budget to adapt to rising grocery prices and avoid…

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Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers
Anna Baluch

May 19, 2020

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

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Why Millennials are Being Hit Hard by the Covid-19 Recession
Justine Nelson

May 18, 2020

No generation is immune to the financial impacts of coronavirus but millennials, born between 1981…

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How to Find the Coronavirus Assistance You Can Get from Your State
Sara Korn

May 14, 2020

Now, when many people have financial hardships due to the coronavirus, there is help available.…

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3 Things Active Military Should Know about Debt and Finances
Anna Baluch

May 13, 2020

There are benefits and some drawbacks military servicemembers face when managing debt and finances. Find…

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Pros and Cons of Applying for a Personal Loan During COVID-19
Justine Nelson

May 12, 2020

Thinking of taking out a personal loan during COVID-19? Learn the pros and cons of…

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Learn a New Language During Quarantine: The Language of Money
Anna Baluch

May 11, 2020

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

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How to Manage Your Auto Loan Debt During Covid-19
Sara Korn

May 7, 2020

If you’re experiencing financial hardship, here’s how to think through your options when it comes…

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Will We Get Another Stimulus Check?
Justine Nelson

May 6, 2020

Another stimulus package is in the works. Will it include another stimulus check? Here’s what…

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Will Your Credit Limit Be Cut?
Anna Baluch

May 5, 2020

Some credit card companies are cutting credit limits, sometimes without notice. Will this happen to…

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Should You Try and Find a Side Gig During Lockdown?
Anna Baluch

May 4, 2020

If you’re struggling financially as a result of coronavirus, you may want to find a…

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The Good News and Bad News About Your Mortgage During Covid-19
Justine Nelson

May 1, 2020

With so many changes right now, you may have concerns about how the coronavirus will…

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Are Debt Collectors Still Calling During Coronavirus?
Anna Baluch

April 29, 2020

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

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How to Create an Emergency Fund by Snacking and Watching Movies
Anna Baluch

April 28, 2020

Sitting on the couch a lot these days? Did you know you could start an…

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What is the Paycheck Protection Program?
Anna Baluch

April 27, 2020

Are you a small business owner affected by the coronavirus? Learn more about the Paycheck…

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Unemployed Due to Covid-19? Here’s How That Affects Medical Benefits
Anna Baluch

April 24, 2020

If you’re one of the millions unemployed due to the coronavirus, you may be wondering…

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How to Prepare for a Recession If You are Already Struggling
Justine Nelson

April 23, 2020

How do you prepare for a recession when you already struggle financially? Even in tough…

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What’s the Difference Between Furlough, Layoff, and Termination?
Anna Baluch

April 21, 2020

Do you know the difference between a furlough, a layoff and a termination? Here are…

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Ready to Teach Money Skills at Home?
Justine Nelson

April 16, 2020

As you work, live, teach and live fully from home, there's a lot to think…

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How Will Coronavirus Impact My Retirement Savings?
Anna Baluch

April 14, 2020

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

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3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
Justine Nelson

April 10, 2020

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

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Need to Skip a Loan Payment Because of COVID-19? Talk to Your Lender Now
Molly Zilli

April 9, 2020

It's normal to question whether you'll need to skip a loan payment during these precarious…

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How to Avoid Coronavirus Financial Scams
Anna Baluch

April 6, 2020

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

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Do You Need to Change Your Spending Habits?
Justine Nelson

March 31, 2020

If you are facing a rough patch with your finances, maybe you need to change…

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

March 27, 2020

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

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Women and Money: 6 Things Women Should Know about Money and Debt
Jessica Thiefels

March 26, 2020

From the gender pay gap to financial stress, find out what you need to know…

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A Coronavirus Financial Plan: 5 Steps
Steve Tanner

March 24, 2020

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

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Reducing Expenses During a Sudden Financial Hardship
Justine Nelson

March 18, 2020

It's natural to feel anxious during a difficult time. Learn how to reduce your expenses…

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Your Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
Tanya Sotos

March 17, 2020

In an emergency, you need to keep yourself, your family, and your financial future safe.…

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