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Taking Responsibility for Debt While Avoiding Bankruptcy
Aimee Bennett

September 3, 2022

A North Carolina resident found success in paying off her debt with the Freedom Debt Relief program. Learn why she opted for debt relief over bankruptcy.

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#MyFreedomDebtStory: The Story, the Contest, and the Winners
Tanya Peterson

January 19, 2021

We recently invited Freedom Debt Relief graduates to submit videos about their experiences in the…

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Financial House Cleaning: How to Organize Your Finances in 2021
Anna Baluch

January 11, 2021

Just like a messy home, messy finances can be stressful and overwhelming. Here are a…

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Meet Our Clients: Maxine T.
Anna Baluch

September 14, 2020

Freedom Debt Relief strives to help everyday Americans resolve their debts and create brighter financial…

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Meet our Clients: Chris A.
Anna Baluch

August 14, 2020

Freedom Debt Relief is passionate about helping everyday Americans move towards a better financial future.…

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Meet Our Clients: Laura A.
Anna Baluch

July 21, 2020

Our Freedom Debt Relief clients have each taken a journey to get on the path…

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Is a Balance Transfer Card Harder to Get Right Now?
Sara Korn

July 17, 2020

Due to the coronavirus financial crisis, lenders are making it harder to get a balance…

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Americans Spending Stimulus Check on Bills, Debt
Sara Korn

June 10, 2020

Americans are using stimulus checks on bills, essentials, savings, and paying down debt. But using…

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Need to Skip a Loan Payment Because of COVID-19? Talk to Your Lender Now
Molly Zilli

April 9, 2020

It's normal to question whether you'll need to skip a loan payment during these precarious…

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Best Apps to Payoff Credit Card Debt
Thilini Wijesinhe

March 7, 2023

Paying down debt isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be hard either, particularly if…

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How to pay off credit card debt: strategies, comparisons, and tips
Aaron Crowe

April 9, 2023

Paying off your credit card debt can seem overwhelming. We’ve come up with 7 ways to do it within 3 years or so.

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How to Manage Student Loan Debt
Justine Nelson

November 11, 2019

If you have a large student debt load, you're not alone. Here are several options…

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Survey: Americans Are (Still) Struggling With Debt
Tammi Huang

June 7, 2019

Our recent survey revealed what our debt problem looks like, but what can those struggling…

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Meet Our Clients: Peggy and Howard
John Russo

May 21, 2019

Find out how our clients, Peggy and Howard Powell saved money and got out of…

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Study: Freedom Debt Relief Helps Clients Reduce Stress
John Russo

April 12, 2019

A study from the L. William Seidman Research Institute found that Freedom Debt Relief helps…

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4 Bad Ways to Pay Off Debt
Charla Myers

November 8, 2018

There are better and worse ways to approach paying off your debts. Some types of…

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Meet Our Clients: Patti B.
Anna Baluch

June 16, 2020

Freedom Debt Relief shares our client stories of facing down debt and moving to a…

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Will Updates to the PPP Provide Any Small Business Debt Relief?
Sara Korn

June 11, 2020

Learn how the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 compares to the PPP in…

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10 Warning Signs of Financial Trouble
Tammi Huang

September 30, 2018

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

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The Case for Debt Settlement: The AFCC Study
Ann Condron

February 21, 2018

This infographic of a 2017 study by the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC) shows how…

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The Truth About America’s Debt Crisis
Tammi Huang

July 3, 2017

What is the American debt crisis, and what can you do to become less of…

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Does Paying Off Debt Improve Your Credit Profile?
Tammi Huang

September 9, 2013

Many people who have debt problems often suffer from a bad credit profile as well.…

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5 Unexpected legal outcomes of ignoring credit card debt
Richard Barrington

August 11, 2024

Learn what might happen if you ignore your credit card debt, and the best ways to handle it.

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What is a 401k Plan?
Jacqueline Backman

July 15, 2013

What is a 401k plan? If you're just starting out, or even if you have been working for a while, learn more about using a 401k to save for your retirement.

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How to Use a Secured Credit Card and Build Credit
Karen Cordaway

March 8, 2023

Secured credit cards can help you start building or rebuilding your credit in a matter of months. Discover how they work here.

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Couponing: A Beginner’s Guide
Sarah Li Cain

June 13, 2013

Whether you clip them out of newspapers, flyers, grab them when you enter the store,…

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