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How Long Does it Take to Garnish a Bank Account?
Ben Gran

December 15, 2025

Learn how and why money could be taken from your bank account, and what you can do about it.

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Maurie Backman

December 15, 2025

Financial literacy can help you save money, get out of debt, and live a better life. Find out more here.

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3 Reasons Your Financial Stress Is At an All-Time High
Cole Tretheway

December 15, 2025

Even if your financial stress is at an all time high, there are ways to…

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
Maurie Backman

December 15, 2025

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

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Stay Debt Free This Holiday Season
Maurie Backman

December 15, 2025

Even if money is tight this year, you can enjoy the holidays without debt. Find…

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How to Handle an Unexpected $500 Bill
Cole Tretheway

December 15, 2025

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

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What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination
Cole Tretheway

December 15, 2025

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

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12 Smart Money Management Tips to See You Through the Rest of the Year
Brittney Myers

December 15, 2025

Ready to finish the year strong? We have 12 smart money tips to get you there.

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7 Ways to Fix Your Credit
Tammi Huang

December 15, 2025

Your credit score affects many aspects of your life. If your score is less than stellar, don't worry. There are several ways to fix your credit.

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More Americans Than Ever Had a Bank Account Last Year
Anna Baluch

December 15, 2025

2019 was a year with a record low unbanked rate, but the pandemic changed this…

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Denied a Credit Card? Here’s What to Do Next
Cole Tretheway

December 15, 2025

Card denial isn’t the end of the story—use it as a step toward stronger credit and future approvals.

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Does Paying Off Your Credit Cards Help Your Credit Score
Maurie Backman

December 15, 2025

Paying off credit cards can help your credit scores in the long run. However, there are some situations where credit cards can hurt your scores if you're not careful.

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What Is Household Wealth?
Richard Barrington

December 15, 2025

What is household wealth, how is household wealth calculated, household net worth equals your assets minus liabilities

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3 Things You Might Need More Than a Stimulus Check
Anna Baluch

December 15, 2025

A second round of stimulus checks would be helpful but they aren’t the key to…

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Ways To Save More Money
Charla Myers

December 14, 2025

If you're struggling to get a handle on your household budget, keep in mind that there are always ways to save more money. Read our savings ideas here.

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How Does Medical Debt Show Up on Your Credit Report?
Kimberly Rotter

December 14, 2025

A rule keeping medical debt off credit reports has been struck down by the courts, but some protections remain in place.

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How to Pay Off Eviction Debt: A Complete Guide to Resolving Apartment Debt
Natasha Etzel

December 14, 2025

Eviction debt can make it hard to find a rental and affect your credit. Learn how to pay it off and get back on track.

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How to Pay Off Debt When You Can Only Work Part-Time
Maurie Backman

December 14, 2025

A part-time salary doesn’t have to stop you from becoming debt-free.

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How to Motivate Your Spouse to Pay Off Debt
Maurie Backman

December 14, 2025

Working with your spouse to pay off debt can increase your chance of success. Here’s how to get motivated.

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How Much Debt Can Be Forgiven With Debt Settlement?
Kimberly Rotter

December 14, 2025

Got too much debt? Here’s how debt settlement might help.

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What Is Community Property and How Does it Affect Me?
Rebecca Lake

December 14, 2025

Community property is a legal term for assets and debts acquired in a marriage. Learn how community property rules could impact divorce and inheritance.

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How to Get a Debt Consolidation Loan With Bad Credit
Rebecca Lake

December 14, 2025

How to consolidate debt if you have bad credit. Bad credit debt consolidation loans can help you lower your payments and your interest rate.

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How to Stop Debt Collection Calls
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

December 14, 2025

If your debt has gone to collections, debt collection calls can be intrusive and stressful. Learn your rights and how to stop debt collector calls.

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Is a Credit Card Secured or Unsecured Debt?
Richard Barrington

December 14, 2025

Not sure whether a secured or unsecured card is right for you? Here’s how to make the right choice.

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What is Unsecured Debt?
Richard Barrington

December 14, 2025

You may have heard the term unsecured debt and wondered what it means. Learn more about unsecured debt, secured debt, and how to manage them both.

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How to Stop Paying Credit Cards Legally: Your Complete Guide to Debt Relief Options [2025]
Rebecca Lake

December 14, 2025

Getting rid of credit card debt without paying anything is very rare, but you might be able to repay less than the full amount. Our expert explains.

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