These debt relief companies could help you slash your debt, but there are some things to know before signing up.

Debt relief can save you thousands if you approach it right, but a few common missteps could erase those savings.

When debt piles up, it can start to feel like there's no way out. After all, credit card minimum payments barely chip away at your balances, the interest charges keep climbing, and if you're behind on ...

U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, ...

When bills start to pile up, and minimum payments no longer feel manageable, many people search for a “debt relief program.” The term can refer to several different approaches. Each type of debt ...

Jill A. Chafin is a personal finance writer specializing in transforming tough financial topics into easy-to-understand content with actionable steps. Prior to her role at Forbes Advisor, she wrote ...

Hocking College has launched a Fresh Start program aimed at resolving academic debt that has kept former students from ...