Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, announces the Dec. 18 closing of a $217.2 million debt settlement fee ...

This publication builds on prior KBRA research analyzing the debt settlement industry's size, processes, participants, and post-enrollment outcomes (see Navigating Distress: The Role of Debt ...

"Debt relief" is a broad term, and it can refer to everything from negotiating with your creditors on lower rates and fees to ...

Seniors with growing credit card balances have options, but true senior-specific relief is another story entirely.

Wondering if your debt load is too high? Here's how to gauge it — and what else you should keep in mind right now.

This article was paid for by Freedom Debt Relief. A debt settlement company can help you find relief from overwhelming debt payments, debt collectors and mounting fees. But not all of these companies ...

Struggling with debt isn’t easy, especially when there’s not a clear path forward. Many people see a light at the end of the tunnel with a debt settlement program, though — and indeed, these programs ...

Americans continue to struggle under the weight of crushing debt. Consumers owed an average of $104,755 as of mid-2025 — down ...

If your debts are keeping you up at night, you might consider some form of debt relief. Debt relief can get you back on your financial feet, but it comes at a price. Here’s what you need to understand ...

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Freedom Debt Relief reports Maryland's debt relief seekers average $32,667 in debt, surpassing the national average, with ...