Personal Finance Articles

In a Strong Market, Here are Smart Ways to Increase Your Home Value
Sara Korn

September 29, 2024

If you’re doing renovations to increase your home’s value, use rewards cards or smart financing…

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Women Hit Harder by Recession, Loss of Childcare: How We’re Coping
Anna Baluch

September 28, 2024

How are you coping with work from home, school from home, and the pandemic "she-cession"?…

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Should You Start a 529 Plan?
Justine Nelson

September 28, 2024

Should you start a 529 plan? A 529 plan can help you save for college…

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What is Budget Billing?
Anna Baluch

September 28, 2024

Do the ups and downs of your utility bills make it hard to stick to…

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If You Missed Your Stimulus Check for Dependents, You have Another Chance
Justine Nelson

September 28, 2024

The first round of stimulus checks went out to some without the $500 for their…

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Back-to-School Budget 2020: How to Save Money This Year
Anna Baluch

September 28, 2024

No matter how your children will be returning to school in 2020, there are ways…

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Would a Payroll Tax Cut Help You?
Justine Nelson

September 28, 2024

President Trump issued an executive order to cut payroll taxes for working Americans making less…

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Does Eviction Protection Still Apply to You?
Anna Baluch

September 28, 2024

Has the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult for you to pay rent? If so, find…

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Best and Worst States for Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits
Sara Korn

September 28, 2024

Where does your state rank when it comes to unemployment benefits? Learn which states pay…

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What’s Your Financial Next Normal?
Anna Baluch

September 28, 2024

Thanks to the pandemic, we are all adjusting to a new normal. But what's next?…

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

September 28, 2024

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

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

September 28, 2024

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

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

September 28, 2024

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

September 28, 2024

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

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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

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Can You Keep Your Unemployment Benefits if You Refuse to Return to Work?
Justine Nelson

September 27, 2024

What happens to your unemployment benefits if you refuse to return to work? Here’s what…

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Are there Any Financial Benefits to Work From Home?
Anna Baluch

September 27, 2024

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

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Credit Card Changes that Might Benefit You in a Recession
Anna Baluch

September 27, 2024

Credit card companies are making changes to their benefits and rewards programs to help customers…

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Should College Students Get Stimulus Checks?
Justine Nelson

September 26, 2024

The first round of stimulus checks skipped over college students completely. Here’s how a stimulus…

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How to Protect Your Credit Score During the Covid-19 Recession
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

You know that protecting your credit score is important, but how do you do that…

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Food Prices Spike: How to Update Your Grocery Budget
Sara Korn

September 26, 2024

Learn how to adjust your food budget to adapt to rising grocery prices and avoid…

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Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

Should medical workers receive student loan debt forgiveness for their service during COVID-19? Learn about…

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Why Millennials are Being Hit Hard by the Covid-19 Recession
Justine Nelson

September 26, 2024

No generation is immune to the financial impacts of coronavirus but millennials, born between 1981…

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How to Find the Coronavirus Assistance You Can Get from Your State
Sara Korn

September 26, 2024

Now, when many people have financial hardships due to the coronavirus, there is help available.…

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3 Things Active Military Should Know about Debt and Finances
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

There are benefits and some drawbacks military servicemembers face when managing debt and finances. Find…

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Pros and Cons of Applying for a Personal Loan During COVID-19
Justine Nelson

September 26, 2024

Thinking of taking out a personal loan during COVID-19? Learn the pros and cons of…

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Learn a New Language During Quarantine: The Language of Money
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

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How to Manage Your Auto Loan Debt During Covid-19
Sara Korn

September 26, 2024

If you’re experiencing financial hardship, here’s how to think through your options when it comes…

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Will We Get Another Stimulus Check?
Justine Nelson

September 26, 2024

Another stimulus package is in the works. Will it include another stimulus check? Here’s what…

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Will Your Credit Limit Be Cut?
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

Some credit card companies are cutting credit limits, sometimes without notice. Will this happen to…

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Should You Try and Find a Side Gig During Lockdown?
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

If you’re struggling financially as a result of coronavirus, you may want to find a…

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The Good News and Bad News About Your Mortgage During Covid-19
Justine Nelson

September 26, 2024

With so many changes right now, you may have concerns about how the coronavirus will…

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Are Debt Collectors Still Calling During Coronavirus?
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, debt collectors may still call you. Find…

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How to Create an Emergency Fund by Snacking and Watching Movies
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

Sitting on the couch a lot these days? Did you know you could start an…

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What is the Paycheck Protection Program?
Anna Baluch

September 26, 2024

Are you a small business owner affected by the coronavirus? Learn more about the Paycheck…

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