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John Russo

John Russo is a Creative Manager at Freedom Debt Relief. His goal is to make the world of personal finance more accessible so that everyday people can find the right financial solutions for themselves. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading pretty much anything, and spending time with his fiancée and two cats.

The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College
The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College

November 5, 2019

Our recent survey revealed that helping your kid through college could cause you undue emotional,…

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Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment?
Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment?

September 10, 2019

It is necessary to make a 20% down payment when buying a home? We interviewed…

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home

August 20, 2019

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

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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

July 30, 2019

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
3 Unexpected Costs of Raising a Kid

July 26, 2019

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

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads

June 14, 2019

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

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

March 11, 2019

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

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60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
60% of Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement

May 30, 2019

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

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ASU Study: Freedom Debt Relief Clients Are 24% More Financially Healthy
ASU Study: Freedom Debt Relief Clients Are 24% More Financially Healthy

April 17, 2019

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

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Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses
Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses

March 19, 2019

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

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