Personal Finance Articles

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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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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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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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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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

March 17, 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

March 17, 2025

Raising financially responsible kids is the goal of many parents. Learn three expert tips on…

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Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses
John Russo

March 17, 2025

Are people saving enough to cover a $5000 emergency expense? We surveyed over 2,000 Americans…

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Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds
John Russo

March 17, 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

March 17, 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

March 17, 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

March 17, 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

March 17, 2025

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

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Ways To Save More Money
Charla Myers

March 17, 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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10 Money-Saving Vacation Hacks
Aimee Bennett

March 17, 2025

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

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9 Amazing Ways to Save $300 Every Month
Charla Myers

March 17, 2025

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

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What’s a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio?
John Russo

March 17, 2025

Debt-to-income ratio tells you what percent of your monthly income goes towards paying debt. Learn how to calculate your DTI and why it's important.

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