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

Failing to finish a debt settlement program can undo your progress and may even leave you worse off than before.

KBRA releases research analyzing the debt settlement industry, which has emerged as an important component of the U.S. unsecured consumer credit landscape and an area of growing interest within ...

Many borrowers think that making payments shields them from legal trouble, but the reality isn't always so simple.

Debt settlement requires you to pay a lump sum to creditors for less than you owe and have the remaining balance forgiven. To choose the right debt settlement company, compare the cost, eligibility ...

Creditors can seize a portion of your paycheck for unpaid credit card debt, but there are limits to this tactic.

It isn't always easy to pay off what's owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), especially as interest and penalties begin to accumulate on your tax debt. The IRS penalties on unpaid tax debt can ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) – A debt collection operation that involved text messages and collectors allegedly posing as attorneys has led to a $1 million settlement with the federal government. The Federal Trade ...

A new program is now available in Minnesota to help you settle debt that you are accountable for. “Minnesota is one of 33 states where we offer the debt resolution plan, where we can help consumers ...

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Plaintiffs claimed Iowa Student Loan debt collection practices violated their rights. ISL says it no longer seeks garnishment without legal notice.