Personal Finance Articles

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

June 3, 2020

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

June 1, 2020

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

May 28, 2020

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

May 27, 2020

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

May 26, 2020

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

May 22, 2020

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

May 19, 2020

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

May 18, 2020

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

May 14, 2020

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

May 13, 2020

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

May 12, 2020

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

May 11, 2020

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

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