Having debt written off may sound like you're getting a clean slate, but it can come with lasting consequences.

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

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

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collectors are on the rise as more people find themselves living paycheck to paycheck.

The term "debt relief" or "debt resolution" generally refers to several ways you might restructure debt to make it more affordable. Debt relief options include debt consolidation, debt management, ...

Consumer debt is at record-high levels, and the number of Americans behind on their credit card payments is also on the rise.

Undue Medical Debt partnered to pay off debts for more than 123,000 people across Orleans Parish. Now, the nonprofit warns ...