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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.

Survey: 54% of Americans Can’t Handle a $500 Expense
Survey: 54% of Americans Can’t Handle a $500 Expense

July 23, 2025

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

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

July 27, 2025

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

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Meet Our Clients: Peggy and Howard
Meet Our Clients: Peggy and Howard

July 21, 2025

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
Study: Freedom Debt Relief Helps Clients Reduce Stress

July 18, 2025

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

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3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids
3 Expert Tips for Raising Financially Responsible Kids

August 1, 2025

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

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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

July 24, 2025

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

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

July 25, 2025

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

July 25, 2025

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

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