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Should Your Company Reimburse Work-From-Home Expenses?
Ashley Maready

September 5, 2025

If you’re working remotely and wondering if your company is required to reimburse you for…

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How Can I Find Government Credit Card Debt Relief Programs?
Rebecca Lake

September 5, 2025

Are there government credit card debt relief programs? No, but other credit card debt relief programs might be helpful to you.

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Debt Validation Letter - How to Validate a Debt
Richard Barrington

September 5, 2025

When should you validate a debt? When a debt collector contacts you, respond within 30 days or they may assume the debt is legitimate. Learn how to validate a debt.

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What Is The Difference Between a Credit Report and a Credit Score?
Robin Hartill, CFP

September 5, 2025

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

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Should You Go Debt-Free? Pros and Cons of Debt-Free Living
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

September 5, 2025

Debt-free living does not mean never borrowing — it means managing your borrowing and developing good spending habits. Here's how to achieve your debt-free goals.

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Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation
Peter Warden

September 5, 2025

Learn the pros and cons of debt consolidation

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Did the Fed Just Help You with Your Credit Card Debt?
Anna Baluch

September 5, 2025

The Fed’s new policy might affect your credit card debt. Find out how and what…

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Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Ben Gran

September 5, 2025

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

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Why a Bank Account Could be Frozen and How to Deal With It
Kailey Hagen

September 5, 2025

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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What is Zero-Based Budgeting?
Maurie Backman

September 5, 2025

What is zero-based budgeting? It's a smart way to track your income and expenses, but you should also be aware of zero-based budgeting pros and cons.

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How to Handle an Unexpected $500 Bill
Cole Tretheway

September 5, 2025

We surveyed more than 2,000 Americans on their financial situation and learned that 54% of…

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How Long Does it Take to Garnish a Bank Account?
Ben Gran

September 5, 2025

Learn how and why money could be taken from your bank account, and what you can do about it.

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Maurie Backman

September 5, 2025

Financial literacy can help you save money, get out of debt, and live a better life. Find out more here.

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3 Reasons Your Financial Stress Is At an All-Time High
Cole Tretheway

September 5, 2025

Even if your financial stress is at an all time high, there are ways to…

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Stay Debt Free This Holiday Season
Maurie Backman

September 5, 2025

Even if money is tight this year, you can enjoy the holidays without debt. Find…

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
Maurie Backman

September 5, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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12 Smart Money Management Tips to See You Through the Rest of the Year
Brittney Myers

September 5, 2025

Ready to finish the year strong? We have 12 smart money tips to get you there.

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What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination
Cole Tretheway

September 5, 2025

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

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How to Use Your Home Equity to Pay Off Student Loans
Richard Barrington

September 4, 2025

Are you struggling to pay for college or eager to repay student loan debt. Here…

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Convenient Alternatives to Credit Cards
Cole Tretheway

September 4, 2025

Using a credit card isn't always the best option, especially if you're trying to reduce…

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7 Ways to Fix Your Credit
Tammi Huang

September 4, 2025

Your credit score affects many aspects of your life. If your score is less than stellar, don't worry. There are several ways to fix your credit.

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More Americans Than Ever Had a Bank Account – Last Year
Anna Baluch

September 4, 2025

2019 was a year with a record low unbanked rate, but the pandemic changed this…

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Denied a Credit Card? Here’s What to Do Next
Cole Tretheway

September 4, 2025

If you were denied a credit card, the card issuer must tell you the reason. Get on track to improve your credit score. Learn more from our expert

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Does Paying Off Your Credit Cards Help Your Credit Score
Maurie Backman

September 4, 2025

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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What Is Household Wealth?
Richard Barrington

September 4, 2025

What is household wealth, how is household wealth calculated, household net worth equals your assets minus liabilities

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3 Things You Might Need More Than a Stimulus Check
Anna Baluch

September 4, 2025

A second round of stimulus checks would be helpful but they aren’t the key to…

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