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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
John Russo

March 19, 2025

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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Should I Consolidate Student Loan Debt?
Housten Donham

March 19, 2025

Are you considering a consolidation loan to help pay off your student loan debt? This article will help you decide if it’s right for you.

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
John Russo

March 19, 2025

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

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3 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid
John Russo

March 19, 2025

Many soon-to-be parents are curious about the costs of raising a kid or two, or…

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Debt Payoff Stories from Instagram Influencers
Sarah Li Cain

March 19, 2025

These five Instagram accounts feature people who paid off more than six figures’ worth of…

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Year-Round Tax Planning Strategies
H&R Block

March 19, 2025

Tax experts from H&R Block discuss how to plan for taxes throughout the year and prepare for changes to your W-4 coming up in 2019.

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Was Your College Education Worth the Cost? 39% of Americans Say “No”
John Russo

March 19, 2025

39% of people we surveyed stated their college education wasn’t worth the cost, so we asked financial experts to weigh in on how to deal with student debt

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Five Apps to Help Save for Retirement
Jessica Thiefels

March 19, 2025

If you're unsure of where to begin planning for your financial future, there are many…

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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

March 18, 2025

Choosing a health insurance plan can be tricky. Get started by learning about these 13 health insurance terms to help educate yourself.

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How to Increase Home Value
Jessica Thiefels

March 18, 2025

If you're about to put your home on the market, then you'll want to check out these low cost and relatively simple ways to increase home value on a budget.

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How to Find Poor Credit Loans
Anna Baluch

March 18, 2025

Poor credit loans are available to many borrowers who have low credit scores, but they carry their share of downsides and should be carefully researched.

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

March 18, 2025

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

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Best Apps to Help Pay Off Student Loans Faster
Jessica Thiefels

March 18, 2025

If you're worried about how you're going to finally pay for your college education, become…

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Refinancing: Pros and Cons
Tammi Huang

March 18, 2025

When you refinance a loan, you’re getting a new loan to pay off the previous…

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How to Use Your Home Equity to Pay Off Student Loans
Dave Rathmanner

March 18, 2025

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

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Betsalel Cohen

March 18, 2025

Not so long ago, cash was the preferred method of payment for daily purchases, but times have certainly changed. As consumer shopping behaviors have evolved (think Amazon and online shopping) so has our relationship with credit cards and debt. Credit can cloud our view of spending, making it easy to forget how much we haveRead more Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

March 18, 2025

Whether money’s tight or you’re trying to get out of debt faster, you’re probably wondering how to reduce expenses and save money. Here are some tips.

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
John Russo

March 18, 2025

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

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9 Smart Ways to Save Money on Summer Vacation
Charla Myers

March 18, 2025

With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy an awesome vacation and still stay…

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How to Avoid Wedding Debt

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

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How to Buy a House with Bad Credit
Jessica Thiefels

March 18, 2025

Wondering how to buy a house with bad credit? It’s more difficult, but it is…

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What Is a Debt Consolidation Loan?
Rebecca Lake

March 18, 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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Debt Relief for Business Owners
Rebecca Lake

March 18, 2025

Small business ownership can strain cash flow. If you have debt, you can seek relief.

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

March 18, 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

March 18, 2025

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

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