The total collective household credit card debt nationwide hit a new high in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $1.21 trillion, an uptick of over $45 billion compared to the prior quarter. The ...

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 ...

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

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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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Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...