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

Key takeaways With debt forgiveness, creditors pardon some or all of your debt. Various types of debt may qualify for ...
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 ...
Debt settlement requires you to pay a lump sum to creditors for less than you owe and have the remaining balance forgiven. To choose the right debt settlement company, compare the cost, eligibility ...
A new program is now available in Minnesota to help you settle debt that you are accountable for. “Minnesota is one of 33 states where we offer the debt resolution plan, where we can help consumers ...
WASHINGTON (AP) – A debt collection operation that involved text messages and collectors allegedly posing as attorneys has led to a $1 million settlement with the federal government. The Federal Trade ...
"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...
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It isn't always easy to pay off what's owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), especially as interest and penalties begin to accumulate on your tax debt. The IRS penalties on unpaid tax debt can ...
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