Personal Finance Articles
November 20, 2023
Find out why your creditworthiness matters when you’re choosing a debt solution.
Read moreMay 31, 2023
What is household wealth, how is household wealth calculated, household net worth equals your assets minus liabilities
Read moreApril 12, 2023
A budget can help you achieve your financial goals faster. Find out how to make a simple budget and stick to it.
Read moreApril 9, 2023
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
Read moreApril 9, 2023
With the help of a smartphone app, you can create better saving habits. Read our review of the top money-saving apps on the market today.
Read moreApril 8, 2023
When savings are not enough, debt can help fund the expenses of life. But debt is not always the right solution. Learn more about using household debt effectively.
Read moreMarch 8, 2023
Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.
Read moreDecember 25, 2022
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
Read moreDecember 7, 2022
Significant consequences can result from having a negative bank account, including fees. You can fix a negative account by transferring money from another account, avoiding transactions with the overdrawn account, and other strategies.
Read moreSeptember 13, 2022
There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.
Read moreAugust 28, 2022
The Federal Reserve might prefer to stop raising interest rates as the economy slows. High housing costs may make that impossible.
Read moreAugust 16, 2022
Yes; the US entered a recession in 2022. Learn how to protect your finances, what to do and not do in a recession.
Read moreAugust 5, 2022
Furniture prices and interest rates are up in 2022. learn how to save when you buy and finance furniture.
Read moreJuly 21, 2022
Spring survey results from Freedom Debt Relief shows consumers plan big ticket purchases in the next 12 months.
Read moreJune 17, 2022
Congress has reached agreement on a new $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. Here is some…
Read moreJune 16, 2022
Learn more about the potential costs of coronavirus testing and treatment so you can try…
Read moreJune 15, 2022
Learn what's in the coronavirus stimulus package.
Read moreJune 14, 2022
Learn how to invest to beat inflation, how to deal with food inflation and price increases in 2022.
Read moreJune 10, 2022
During the coronavirus pandemic, more than one in seven adults have become uninsured. So if…
Read moreJune 10, 2022
Access to medical care for low-income persons disproportionately impacts people of color, especially African Americans,…
Read moreJune 9, 2022
Here are 7 ideas that may help you save money on healthcare and still get…
Read moreJune 7, 2022
How are lawsuit settlements taxed. Can you avoid taxes on lawsuit settlements?
Read moreMay 30, 2022
Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.
Read moreMay 26, 2022
How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.
Read moreMay 4, 2022
Blog post tips from FDR team moms
Read moreApril 14, 2022
Everyone needs basic money management skills. They can help you save money and stay out of debt.
Read moreApril 5, 2022
How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.
Read moreMarch 9, 2022
Workers who struggle with managing debt face challenges that often spill over into the workplace. Employers can address this growing problem by embracing financial wellness benefits that improve employees’ productivity, retention...
Read moreJanuary 25, 2022
Personal financial planning means determining your current financial position, setting your goals and creating a strategy to achieve your goal.
Read moreJanuary 20, 2021
With the inauguration of President Biden, taxes, student loan debt, healthcare, and other economic policies…
Read moreJanuary 15, 2021
January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, so now is a good time to…
Read moreJanuary 12, 2021
If you didn’t receive one or both stimulus payment(s), or received less than you’re entitled…
Read moreJanuary 11, 2021
Just like a messy home, messy finances can be stressful and overwhelming. Here are a…
Read moreJanuary 7, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to get your tax refund as quickly as possible…
Read moreJanuary 5, 2021
The new COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill includes another round of stimulus checks. If you receive…
Read moreJanuary 4, 2021
How do you get rid of your holiday debt and move to a healthier financial…
Read moreDecember 30, 2020
Ready to get 2021 off on the right foot financially? We have 12 smart money…
Read moreDecember 29, 2020
You may have concerns about federal COVID relief ending in 2021, including extra benefits for…
Read moreDecember 28, 2020
To help you start off the New Year with the benefit of hindsight in money…
Read moreDecember 22, 2020
The pandemic has created a strenuous environment for many Americans, especially when it comes to their finances. Even as 2020 comes to an end, nearly half of working Americans say their income is still less than what it was pre-pandemic. While vaccines bring the hope that things will eventually return to something like normal, financialRead more Almost Half of Americans Are Earning Less Than Before COVID
Read moreDecember 21, 2020
Ready for a better financial situation in 2021? Here are our top three money management…
Read moreDecember 17, 2020
Do you rely on the coronavirus aid and government stimulus programs that are ending in…
Read moreDecember 15, 2020
A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…
Read moreDecember 14, 2020
With the challenges of 2020, this can be a difficult year to give to charity.…
Read moreDecember 10, 2020
The CARES Act allows a special $300 above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations made directly…
Read moreDecember 8, 2020
If you've changed your spending habits during COVID-19, you're not alone. Now's the time to…
Read moreDecember 7, 2020
Even if you don’t make a ton of money, you can still feel rich during…
Read moreNovember 24, 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your long-term financial…
Read moreNovember 23, 2020
If you’d like to take advantage of the country’s favorite day of bargains during this…
Read moreNovember 18, 2020
There's a lot of pressure to spend money during the holidays, even if you're worried…
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