Maurie Backman

Building your financial literacy can improve your life in countless ways.

You can’t slash every expense, but here are a few that may be easier to cut than you’d expect.

An HSA could lower your taxes while helping you avoid medical debt. Read on to see if an HSA is right for you.

Tired of constant collection calls? Here's how to get them to stop, and when it’s a good idea.

Don’t buy into the 20% down payment myth. There are other options, and some may be right for you.

Don’t let lingering wedding debt fester. Here are four ways to pay it off.

At Freedom Debt Relief, we know that discrimination within the financial industry exists. Learn more…

Even if your bank account is frozen, there are steps you could take to unlock it and get back on track with your money.

Laid-off workers get taxed on severance pay, adding insult to injury after a job loss. Here’s how it might impact you.

Food costs are up. Here’s how to budget for groceries at a time when prices are spiking.