Got credit card debt? You aren’t alone. In the second quarter of 2025, total credit card debt in the U.S. reached a record high of approximately $1.21 trillion, up 5.9% from the previous year. If ...

It takes a lot of strength and commitment to dig yourself out of debt, but luckily, there are tools that can help. Debt relief, also known as debt settlement, is an attractive option to many people, ...

How long does debt relief take? There are a variety of debt relief options that can bring debt struggles to an end. It’s understandable to want to know how long debt relief takes before you choose one ...

Americans now hold a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt, but some consumers could have their bills cut in half.

Figuring out how to pay off credit card debt isn’t a new problem, but one option for help is becoming increasingly popular: hiring a debt relief company. These companies — also known as debt ...

Knowing the timeline between charge-offs and collections can help you take action before the issue gets worse.

Debt cancellation can erase what you owe under certain circumstances, but it's not always as simple as it sounds.

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