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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.

How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia
How to Understand and Conquer Financial Phobia

January 10, 2025

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

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

January 10, 2025

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

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Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds
Survey: How Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds

January 10, 2025

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

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

January 10, 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
Survey: Americans Can’t Cover Emergency Expenses

January 10, 2025

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

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

January 11, 2025

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

January 11, 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

January 11, 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

January 11, 2025

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

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