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Gina Freeman (Pogol)

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Gina Freeman (Gina Pogol) enjoys breaking down complicated subjects and helping consumers feel comfortable making financial decisions. An acknowledged expert in mortgage and personal finance since 2008, Gina's experience include mortgage lending and underwriting, tax accounting, and credit bureau systems consulting. You can find her articles on MSN Money, Fox Business, Forbes.com, The Motley Fool and other respected sites.

How to save when you buy furniture.
How to Save on Furniture in 2022

August 5, 2022

Furniture prices and interest rates are up in 2022. learn how to save when you buy and finance furniture.

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How to save on a vehicle purchase
Spring Survey: Consumers Plan to Buy Cars Despite Costs

July 21, 2022

Spring survey results from Freedom Debt Relief shows consumers plan big ticket purchases in the next 12 months.

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How to Get Student Loan Debt Relief
3 Common Financial Mistakes New Grads Make

May 30, 2022

Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.

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Budget family vacation
5 Ways to Take an Affordable Family Vacation This Summer

May 26, 2022

How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.

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mom and daughter (adult)
Words From the Wise: Financial Tips From Our Moms

May 4, 2022

Blog post tips from FDR team moms

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Should you open a new credit card?
When Is It a Good Idea To Open a New Credit Card?

April 10, 2023

Follow these tips when opening a new credit card to save money, raise your credit score, and maximize your rewards.

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Debt Relief Options
Credit Counseling vs. Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy

May 13, 2022

Compare credit counseling and debt management plan (DMP) to debt settlement (debt relief) and bankruptcy.

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How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement
How to Negotiate Your Credit Card Debt

February 16, 2023

Our expert shares effective techniques for negotiating credit card debt and putting it behind you.

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