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Payday Loan Consolidation: What Are My Best Options?
Richard Barrington

April 25, 2025

Payday loans and cash advances are very expensive. Payday loan consolidation can give you a lower interest rate and more time to repay your debt.

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How to Write a Debt Settlement Letter
Rebecca Lake

April 25, 2025

A well-written debt settlement letter is crucial to the debt negotiating process. You should outline the details of the debt-settlement offer and the terms...

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Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation
Peter Warden

April 25, 2025

Learn the pros and cons of debt consolidation

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What Is Household Wealth?
Richard Barrington

April 25, 2025

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

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6 Steps to Finally Get Rid of Your Debt in 2025
Mallika Mitra

April 25, 2025

Take control of your finances in 2025 with six steps to get rid of debt, from choosing a repayment plan to negotiating with creditors. Start your debt-free journey today.

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

April 25, 2025

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

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

April 25, 2025

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

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

April 25, 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 to Do When Your Spouse Loses Their Job
Anna Baluch

April 25, 2025

Wondering what to do when your spouse loses their job? These tips can help you…

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7 Ways to Fix Your Credit
Tammi Huang

April 25, 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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3 Things You Might Need More Than a Stimulus Check
Anna Baluch

April 25, 2025

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

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7 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards in a Recession
Cole Tretheway

April 25, 2025

Credit cards can help you, rather than hurt you in a recession, as long as…

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Ways To Save More Money
Charla Myers

April 25, 2025

If you're struggling to get a handle on your household budget, keep in mind that there are always ways to save more money. Read our savings ideas here.

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How to Create an Emergency Fund by Snacking and Watching Movies
Kailey Hagen

April 25, 2025

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

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

April 25, 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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Is Your Financial Stress at an All Time High?
Anna Baluch

April 25, 2025

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

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What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination
Molly Zilli

April 25, 2025

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

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How to Get a Debt Consolidation Loan With Bad Credit
Rebecca Lake

April 25, 2025

How to consolidate debt if you have bad credit. Bad credit debt consolidation loans can help you lower your payments and your interest rate.

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How to Stop Debt Collection Calls
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

April 25, 2025

If your debt has gone to collections, debt collection calls can be intrusive and stressful. Learn your rights and how to stop debt collector calls.

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Debt settlement companies: What they are and how to find one
John Russo

April 25, 2025

Before signing up for a debt settlement company, learn about the risks and benefits of debt settlement by asking the company these 4 questions.

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Zombie Debt: Don’t Let It Rise To Bite You
Gideon Sandford

April 25, 2025

If an old debt threatens to claw its way out of the past to haunt you, you might not have to pay it. Our expert explains.

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What is Unsecured Debt?
Richard Barrington

April 25, 2025

You may have heard the term unsecured debt and wondered what it means. Learn more about unsecured debt, secured debt, and how to manage them both.

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How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt
Rebecca Lake

April 25, 2025

Credit card consolidation can make it easier to pay off credit card balances. Learn how to successfully consolidate credit card debt and avoid credit consolidation mistakes.

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Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Ben Gran

April 25, 2025

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

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10 Warning Signs of Financial Trouble
Maurie Backman

April 25, 2025

Understanding how to spot the warning signs of financial trouble is the first step toward…

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Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
Thilini Wijesinhe

April 25, 2025

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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