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Freedom Debt Relief takes a deep dive into whether you should aim to become debt-free before you retire and helps you make a plan to tackle your debt.

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The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” will impact people’s finances through tax provisions, cuts to social programs and diminished consumer protections.

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