You may have options if a debt settlement no longer feels right, but the timing, paperwork and payments matter.

High credit card balances and steep interest rates are pushing more people to consider debt settlement, but programs are not ...

You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

"A lot of the men involved in this case are older, and dozens have died during the bankruptcy proceedings. My first thought ...

Picture this: You're staring at a stack of credit card bills but are only able to make the minimum payments on the accounts, which barely touch the balance. As a result, you're watching the interest ...

Struggling with debt and not sure which company to trust? You’re not alone, and companies like Cordoba Legal Group often promise a way out. But with so many scams in the debt relief industry, it’s ...

There are several ways to deal with overwhelming debt, and the right one for you depends on the severity of the problem and the resources you have. If you’re exploring debt management vs. debt ...

Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...

Debt relief isn’t a quick fix for money problems. The process, also called debt settlement or debt resolution, involves paying a company to negotiate with your creditors in hopes of getting them to ...

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 ...