How do debt relief programs work?

Debt relief” is a broad term for programs and strategies that may help people manage or resolve debt when regular payments ...

Credit Card Hardship Programs: What They Are and How to Qualify

While a credit card hardship program can make your debt more manageable, it's not debt forgiveness. You're still expected to ...

What You Should Know About Credit Card Hardship Programs

More Americans are struggling with their household debts as credit card balances continue to rise, with consumers owing a total of $1.28 trillion as of December 2025. So maybe it' ...

What happens if your bank account is levied with no money in it?

A court-ordered bank levy doesn't disappear just because your balance is zero. Here's what can happen next.

Thousands of student-loan borrowers in public service are facing a harder road to debt relief

After eliminating the SAVE plan, the Department of Education is making it costlier to get relief through Public Service Loan ...

Student Loan Forgiveness Is Changing In Just 84 Days, With Major Consequences Expected

Student loan forgiveness programs are about to undergo some of the most significant updates in decades, and some borrowers ...

Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan has officially ended. Here’s what you need to know.

The Saving on a Valuable Education repayment plan has officially ended, and millions of student-loan borrowers will now need to find a new plan. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced ...