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What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One
Kailey Hagen

August 17, 2025

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

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What Was Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program?
Cole Tretheway

August 17, 2025

Can the Biden student loan forgiveness plan help you?

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Ten Facts About Debt Collector Calls You Need to Know
Lyle Daly

August 17, 2025

When you're struggling with debt and trying to make payments, the last thing you need…

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Is An Authorized User Responsible For Debt?
Richard Barrington

August 16, 2025

Authorized users can use an account with the responsibility to pay. Read this to find out how it works.

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How to Find SBA Debt Relief
Aly J. Yale

August 16, 2025

How to get debt relief for small business loans. Can you settle SBA loans?

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Is a 600 Credit Score Good or Bad?
Richard Barrington

August 16, 2025

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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How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch
Cole Tretheway

August 16, 2025

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia
Maurie Backman

August 16, 2025

If you’re suffering from financial phobia, you’re not alone. Learn more about this fear, how…

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How to Cope and Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt When Unemployed
Rebecca Lake

August 16, 2025

Unemployed with credit card debt? Here are ways to manage it: contact creditors, apply for aid, budget, avoid adding debt, and consider consolidation

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Scam? The Tax Debt Compromise Program Phone Call
Lyle Daly

August 16, 2025

Is the tax debt compromise program phone call a scam? here's how to tell.

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Tips for Choosing a Debt Relief Company
Brittney Myers

August 16, 2025

How to choose a debt settlement company.

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Recovering from a Contractor Gone Wrong…Without Bankruptcy
Kimberly Rotter

August 16, 2025

When a contractor takes you for a ride, you have options to fix your finances. Find out more.

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How to Avoid Wedding Debt
Kate Robinson Beckwith

August 16, 2025

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and spend more…

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What Is a Debt Consolidation Loan?
Rebecca Lake

August 16, 2025

A debt consolidation loan can lower your payment, reduce your interest rate, and simplify your debt management. Learn more about the types of debt consolidation loans.

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How to Make a Budget Plan Even if You Hate Math
Jessica Thiefels

August 16, 2025

Find out how a budget could help you save more money—even if you hate math. We have 5 easy ways to keep you on track with minimal math.

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ASU Study: Freedom Debt Relief Clients Are 24% More Financially Healthy
John Russo

August 16, 2025

The L. William Seidman Research Institute at ASU found that Freedom Debt Relief clients are…

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The Pros and Cons of Cash-Out Refinancing
Housten Donham

August 16, 2025

Cash-out refinancing can help free up cash for emergencies or other expenses. But it's important to understand the pros and cons of cash-out refinance.

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Credit Card Limits Aren’t Keeping Up — and It’s Hurting People in These States
Lyle Daly

August 16, 2025

Your credit card balance isn’t all that matters. Learn what else adds to the pressure with credit card debt.

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Looking for a Loan with Bad Credit?
John Russo

August 16, 2025

Looking for a bad credit loan? Find out where to get a bad credit loan, how to make sure your bad credit loan is legit, and more.

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Credit Utilization: What it is and how it can affect your credit score?
Richard Barrington

August 16, 2025

Credit utilization ratio is a key factor in credit scores, so lowering that ratio could help you improve your credit score. Here’s how to get started.

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How to Get a Consolidation Loan with a High DTI
Sarah Li Cain

August 16, 2025

You can overcome a high debt-to-income ratio. Learn how to find a high DTI loan.

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Personal Financial Planning: How to Make a Financial Plan
Richard Barrington

August 16, 2025

Personal financial planning means determining your current financial position, setting your goals and creating a strategy to achieve your goal.

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8 Financial Goals for 2019
Sarah Li Cain

August 16, 2025

Don’t let the year pass you by without checking these eight things. It will help you stay on top of your financial goals!

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5 Credit Score Factors You Should Know
Kate Robinson Beckwith

August 15, 2025

Explore some of the most commonly asked questions about credit scores and get a deeper understanding of how they’re calculated and the steps you can take to improve your score.

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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Ben Gran

August 15, 2025

If you're in the market for a new home and looking to take out a…

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Survey: 54% of Americans Can’t Handle a $500 Expense
John Russo

August 15, 2025

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

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