Confused about how to get out of debt? Here's how to decide if debt relief or credit counseling would work best.

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 ...

"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company ...

Debt Support National has introduced a wide range of debt relief programs aimed at helping people achieve financial stability. The company is committed to helping consumers manage their debts ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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Much of the medical debt relief was given to residents between the ages of 31 and 60. More than $113 million in debt was ...

Seniors on a fixed income can find relief from tax debt through various IRS programs. Find out more about these opportunities ...