Debt settlement is one solution for unaffordable debt, and there are lawyers and companies that settle debt for their clients. However, professional debt settlement can be expensive, depending on whom ...

Not all debts qualify for settlement, but knowing which ones are excluded can help you plan your payoff strategy.

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If you find yourself unable to get out from under burdensome, high-interest debt despite your best efforts, it might be time to consider debt consolidation.

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against seven companies and three individuals operating the "Accelerated Debt" program that falsely claimed to reduce consumers' debt by as ...

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For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly half of respondents worry about ...

Managing debt can feel overwhelming at any age, but even more so as you get older or enter retirement. If you're looking at your credit card statements or loan payments and wondering about the best ...