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We Weren’t Saving for Retirement Before, Now it’s Even Harder
Justine Nelson

August 3, 2020

Widespread unemployment has led to more hardship as Americans struggle to save for retirement. Here’s…

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Access to Credit: Small Business Loans
Steve Tanner

July 31, 2020

Business loan discrimination is a problem in the United States, due to the generational racial…

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Is Your Financial Stress at an All Time High?
Anna Baluch

July 30, 2020

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

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7 Smart Ways to Use Your Credit Cards in a Recession
Anna Baluch

July 27, 2020

Credit cards can help you, rather than hurt you in a recession, as long as…

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Access to Credit: Auto Loans and Mobility
Steve Tanner

July 24, 2020

Auto loan debt is a fact of life for most in the U.S. given the…

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You Built an Emergency Fund During Lockdown. Time to Spend It?
Justine Nelson

July 22, 2020

Many Americans have built up savings during the COVID-19 lockdown. But times are still hard.…

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

July 20, 2020

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

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Access to Credit: Predatory Lending and Payday Loans
Steve Tanner

July 16, 2020

If you live in an underbanked neighborhood, you might think that predatory loans are your…

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How To Respond To A Court Summons For Credit Card Debt
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

February 12, 2023

If you receive a summons for credit card debt, it’s in your best interest to respond and not ignore it. Learn more about what to do when you get a court summons.

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Talk to a Creditor About Loan Forbearance: A Step by Step Guide
Justine Nelson

July 14, 2020

If you are considering asking your creditor for loan forbearance, here is a step-by-step guide…

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Will COVID-19 Stimulus and Benefits be Extended? 5 Things to Know
Anna Baluch

July 13, 2020

The extra $600 per week in federal unemployment benefits may be coming to an end…

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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Steve Tanner

July 9, 2020

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

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5 Smart Ways to Spend Your 2020 Tax Refund
Justine Nelson

July 6, 2020

There are so many things you can do with a tax refund, but what should…

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What You Should Know About Access to Student Loans
Steve Tanner

July 2, 2020

Beyond loan discrimination, student loan debt can have a disproportionately negative impact on minorities, but…

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Will Your Job Come Back After COVID? What to Do if it Doesn’t
Anna Baluch

July 1, 2020

With record unemployment, we are all wondering if our jobs will come back after COVID.…

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7 Ways to Save Money This Summer and Still Have Fun
Sara Korn

June 30, 2020

The enjoy familiar summer activities is stronger than ever. Explore some ways you can save…

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Same-Sex Couples Denied a Mortgage More Often
Anna Baluch

June 29, 2020

A study shows same-sex couples are denied a mortgage more often than then heterosexual couples.…

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What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
Justine Nelson

June 26, 2020

An Economic Injury Disaster loan can be used to meet business obligations during a disaster.…

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Who Really Pays for COBRA?
Anna Baluch

June 25, 2020

COBRA can help you get temporary health insurance after you’ve lost your job. But who…

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What You Should Know About Mortgage Discrimination
Steve Tanner

June 24, 2020

Learn more about buying a home, a very important step toward building wealth, and the…

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How Depression Might Affect Spending and Debt
Sara Korn

June 22, 2020

Depression can make it harder to do even simple financial tasks. Here are some tips…

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Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?
Justine Nelson

June 17, 2020

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

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Money Tips for Recent College Grads: Recession Edition
Anna Baluch

June 15, 2020

Are you a 2020 college grad hoping to thrive in the midst of a recession?…

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Financial Advice to Ignore During a Recession
Anna Baluch

June 9, 2020

It will come as no surprise to know that not all financial advice is good…

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Financial Goals to Prioritize During COVID-19
Anna Baluch

June 8, 2020

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

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What You Should Know About Credit Discrimination
Molly Zilli

June 4, 2020

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

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