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Natasha Etzel

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Natasha is a contributing writer for Freedom Debt Relief. She is a veteran professional financial writer. She provides realistic strategies to help readers improve their knowledge and change their financial situations.

5 Financial Choices That Cost You More Than You Think
5 Financial Choices That Cost You More Than You Think—and How to Change Them

February 28, 2026

Small choices could cost a lot. Find out which financial habits you might want to leave behind.

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IRS scam phone call
Tax Relief Scam Calls: How to Spot and Stop Them

August 27, 2026

That "tax debt compromise" call is probably not the IRS. Here's how to tell.

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What Is the Average Credit Card Balance in the U.S.
What Is the Average Credit Card Balance in the U.S.?

March 12, 2026

Five-figure credit card debt is common. Find out what you could do about it.

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Financial Red Flags in Relationships
3 Financial Red Flags in Relationships

March 5, 2026

Want to strengthen your shared financial health with your partner? Avoid these financial red flags in relationships.

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Black Friday Savings and Shopping: 2020 Edition
Black Friday Savings and Shopping

March 29, 2026

Ready to stay in the black when you shop on Black Friday? Here are tips to save money and avoid debt.

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How to Budget Groceries When Prices Keep Going Up
How to Budget Groceries When Prices Keep Going Up

April 1, 2026

You have to eat. But prices keep going up. Learn some old and new tricks that might help keep grocery costs down.

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How I Paid Off My Student Loans: Money Moves That Worked
How I Paid Off My Student Loans: Money Moves That Worked

April 3, 2026

Want to pay off your student loan debt faster? Here’s how I paid off student loans, and which money moves helped most.

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Couples and Money
Couples and Money: How and Why to Get on the Same Page About Debt

March 3, 2026

Couples often benefit from talking about money. Here's how and why couples should get on the same page about debt.

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How to Manage Debt as a Freelancer or Gig Worker
How to Manage Debt as a Freelancer or Gig Worker

May 1, 2026

Looking for tips on how to manage debt as a freelancer? Here are some strategies that can make debt management easier.

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Is Severance Pay Taxable? How Job Loss Affects Your Taxes
How Is Severance Pay Taxed: 2026 Guide

August 5, 2026

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

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