Personal Finance Articles

Moving Back in With Mom and Dad — How to Make the Money Work
Ben Gran

May 20, 2025

Need to move back home with mom and dad? Here are tips for both parents…

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What is Budget Billing?
Cole Tretheway

May 20, 2025

Do the ups and downs of your utility bills make it hard to stick to…

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What is a Financial Emergency and How to Deal With One
Kailey Hagen

May 20, 2025

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

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How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch
Cole Tretheway

May 20, 2025

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

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How to Save $100 by Unsubscribing from Entertainment Apps
Cole Tretheway

May 20, 2025

Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…

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How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia
Maurie Backman

May 20, 2025

If you’re suffering from financial phobia, you’re not alone. Learn more about this fear, how…

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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 Make a Budget Plan Even if You Hate Math
Jessica Thiefels

May 19, 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

May 19, 2025

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

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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

May 19, 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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3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids
John Russo

May 19, 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

May 19, 2025

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

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Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds
John Russo

May 19, 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

May 19, 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

May 19, 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

May 19, 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

May 19, 2025

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

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10 Money-Saving Vacation Hacks
Aimee Bennett

May 19, 2025

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

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How Voting Can Affect Your Personal Finances
Ben Gran

May 18, 2025

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

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Open Enrollment 2021: Do You Need an HSA?
Maurie Backman

May 18, 2025

As open enrollment begins, you may want to consider enrolling in an HSA, which is…

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Same-Sex Couples Denied a Mortgage More Often
Ashley Maready

May 18, 2025

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

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

May 18, 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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Learn a New Language: The Language of Money
Christy Bieber

May 18, 2025

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

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9 Amazing Ways to Save $300 Every Month
Charla Myers

May 18, 2025

Obeying these 9 budget rules can help you save $300 a month – or more!…

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What is a grace period
Richard Barrington

May 18, 2025

A grace period could help you manage cash flow when bills are due, or save money on credit card purchases. Learn how to manage your grace periods.

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