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

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

Before you start the negotiation process, make sure you know what offers to make (and the factors to consider).

While past-due debt can negatively affect your credit score, you'd assume that finally settling that debt will be a positive, ...

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No one enjoys being hounded by debt collectors. When you have long overdue credit card debt, it can seem like there’s no way out. But there are steps you can take to settle your old debt and get ...

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 ...

Don't let these four mistakes wreck your debt payoff plans in 2026. Learn how to outsmart them and ditch your balance faster.

Make a list of your credit card debt, from the highest interest rate to the lowest. Decide how much extra you can spare.

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Debt settlement means paying less than you owe to close out an account balance. Many consumers hire debt settlement companies or attorneys to help them negotiate debt. You may be able to save money by ...