Personal Finance Articles

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Our latest survey revealed that 60% of Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. If that…

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

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.

Don’t let the year pass you by without checking these eight things. It will help you stay on top of your financial goals!

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

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

Freedom Debt Relief surveyed over 2,000 how they were planning to use their tax refund,…

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.

We surveyed more than 2,000 Americans on their financial situation and learned that 54% of…

Find out how 2018 tax changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect…

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

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.

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

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

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.

It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…