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Mortgage Vocabulary: Terms You Need to Know

If you're in the market for a house or plan to refinance one, you may want to brush up on your mortgage vocabulary to help you make informed choices.

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8 Financial Goals for 2019
Sarah Li Cain

April 29, 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

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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3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids
John Russo

April 29, 2025

Raising financially responsible kids is the goal of many parents. Learn three expert tips on…

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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Ben Gran

April 29, 2025

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

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Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses
John Russo

April 29, 2025

Are people saving enough to cover a $5000 emergency expense? We surveyed over 2,000 Americans…

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Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds
John Russo

April 29, 2025

Freedom Debt Relief surveyed over 2,000 how they were planning to use their tax refund,…

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5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
John Russo

April 29, 2025

One of the best ways to improve your overall financial health, is to improve your credit score. Here are 5 tips on how to do just that.

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

April 29, 2025

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

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4 New 2018 Tax Changes You Need to Know Before You File
Michael Micheletti

April 29, 2025

Find out how 2018 tax changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect…

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4 Simple Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2019
Tammi Huang

April 29, 2025

Many people want to get financially healthy this year. If you're wondering how to improve…

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How to Become Debt-Free in 2019
Housten Donham

April 29, 2025

2019 is here and if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to tackle your credit card debt, we could help! Read on to learn about 4 popular and effective ways to get out of credit card debt.

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How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement
John Russo

April 29, 2025

Can't pay your debt? Learn how to negotiate credit card debt settlement with creditors by yourself or with a professional debt settlement company.

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10 Money-Saving Vacation Hacks
Aimee Bennett

April 29, 2025

While you’re on vacation, it can be hard to relax because you’re worried about the…

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When Is It a Good Idea To Open a New Credit Card?
Ashley Maready

April 29, 2025

Follow these tips when opening a new credit card to save money, raise your credit score, and maximize your rewards.

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Is Debt Settlement Worth It?
Kailey Hagen

April 29, 2025

Debt settlement has both costs and benefits. We'll walk you through the strategy that could eliminate some of your debt.

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Is Your Debt Relief Company Legit?
Maurie Backman

April 29, 2025

Is your debt relief company legit? How about all those other debt relief companies? Not all of them are, so learn more about how to find one that is.

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The Good, Fair, and Poor: How Your Credit Score Is Determined
Lyle Daly

April 29, 2025

Learn about five factors that make up the mystery behind your credit score.

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How to Build Credit after Domestic Abuse
Anna Baluch

April 29, 2025

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’ve compiled this list of tips on how…

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Maxed-Out Credit Cards: Why It's Bad and What to Do About It
Christy Bieber

April 29, 2025

Why is it bad to max out your credit card? Learn how to deal with maxed-out credit cards and get debt under control.

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Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes
Christy Bieber

April 29, 2025

How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.

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How to Dispute Your Credit Report
Brittney Myers

April 29, 2025

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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Same-Sex Couples Denied a Mortgage More Often
Ashley Maready

April 29, 2025

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

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Is a Debt Relief Program a Good Idea for You?
Christy Bieber

April 29, 2025

Is a debt relief program your best choice? Find out the pros and cons of each option so you can pick the path that’s right for you.

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How to Stop Credit Card Collection Calls
Cole Tretheway

April 29, 2025

Learn your rights and how to stop collection calls from credit card companies and debt collectors.

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How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances
Ben Gran

April 29, 2025

Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances. From taxes, to healthcare, to unemployment, here’s…

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