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

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 ...

Debt feels like a constant weight for many Americans in today's tough economic environment. Credit card balances, personal loans and medical bills can pile up faster than people realize, leaving ...

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