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Freedom Debt Relief Puts People and Community First

Freedom Debt Relief matches employee donations two-to-one in support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.

Founded in 2002 by co-CEOs Andrew Housser and Brad Stroh, Freedom Debt Relief has been helping people break free of debt, build wealth, and plan for future financial security.

As the leading debt settlement company in the US, the company has helped almost 400,000 clients achieve financial health and security. The company develops debt negotiation strategies that get savings for clients on an individual, customized basis.

Empowering People for Better Financial Health

“It was hard to admit that we needed help. But unforeseen financial circumstances caused more debt than we could handle… In our research, Freedom Debt Relief stood out as one of our best choices to settle and pay up our accounts. It was still humbling and worrisome to make the first call, but Freedom was both professional and caring. We were treated with kindness, understanding, and respect. Now, we are on the road to recovery… and Freedom is a stellar companion on this journey!”
Joni

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Finding the Best Debt Strategies

The key to any debt strategy is to first do a complete review of your financial situation and your goals. Freedom Debt Relief counselors are expert at guiding you through all debt options (not just their program), so you can see which one might be the best fit.
Freedom Debt Relief works on debt relief in a variety of ways--tailoring its approach for each individual. Through their efforts, clients have seen a total of $7 billion cumulative debt resolved, leading to better, more stable financial management.

Freedom Debt Relief has an outstanding reputation among clients and creditors. Review after review reveals not only the emotional relief clients feel as they get their debt under control, but how impressed they are with the caring, supportive treatment they receive throughout the process.

Clients demonstrate the satisfaction and relief they experienced with Freedom Debt Relief reviews that are the envy of the industry.

“I am not a trusting person. I checked this company out before I contacted them. They are absolutely ‘for real.’ I have never dealt with a nicer group of people. I beat myself up at first for being so stupid to get in a mess like I did. They made me see there was a way out and that it happens to a lot of folks. I love and fully trust this company!”
Shirley

Freedom Debt Relief can help you clarify your options. In addition to its debt resolution strategies, the company can also help you review other strategies for comparison, such as:
● Cash refinancing
○ If you have equity in your home or other valuable asset, you may be able to secure a loan to pay off your debts
○ Secured loans have lower interest rates compared to credit cards
○ FDR can walk you through the hidden costs, such as closing fees, origination fees, or appraisals that might incur even more debt than you intend

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● Bankruptcy
○ You might feel bankruptcy is the only option, but often it is more costly in the long-term
○ Bankruptcy does not free you from all debts--particularly federal student loans--and ruins your credit rating for years
○ You may still have to agree to a repayment plan--one not decided by you, but the legal system


● Do-it-yourself alternatives
○ A wide variety of online tools are available
○ You are on your own--no customer service to guide you through an often complicated process
○ Paydown strategies can take longer and cost more
Their mission is to get you one step closer to the right solution for resolving your debt and planning for your future. By looking at all the alternatives, Freedom Debt Relief can help you make the best decision for yourself in difficult times.


Reaching Out to the Greater Community

Freedom Debt Relief supports its communities by providing support for youth programs such as the Boys and Girls Club as well as organizations that support children who are critically ill and financially disadvantaged.
In further testament to FDR’s commitment to people and community, its parent company, Freedom Financial Network, has established the Freedom Foundation charitable fund with $1 million in seed money. The Foundation provides grants to local nonprofit organizations to provide critical financial support.
Two recent grants--$50,000 to the United Way of Greater Houston and $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity--are specifically earmarked to help the disaster relief effort necessitated by Hurricane Harvey. The company also matches employee donations two-to-one in support of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.
“Helping those affected by Hurricane Harvey is a great first step for the Freedom Foundation,” says co-CEO Housser. “We take the commitment to impacting our communities seriously, and the Freedom Foundation is one more way we can fulfill that commitment.”
“Our business is built on helping those in financial need. That’s why we are committed to helping victims of Hurricane Harvey get back on their feet,” says co-CEO Stroh. “We appreciate and value the efforts of our employees, and of these incredible organizations that are committed to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.”
Freedom Debt Relief reviews consistently remain at the highest levels, and the company enjoys a 4.8-star rating from the Better Business Bureau and an A+ rating.
Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freedom Debt Relief also operates an office in Tempe, Arizona, and employs more than 1,800. The company has been voted one of the best places to work in both the San Francisco Bay area and the Phoenix area for several years.

Freedom Debt Relief testimonials listed above are also found here: https://www.freedomdebtrelief.com/testimonials/

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