"A lot of the men involved in this case are older, and dozens have died during the bankruptcy proceedings. My first thought ...

The best way to pay off debt depends on what you owe. Explore strategies like the debt snowball, debt consolidation and debt ...

You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against seven companies and three individuals operating the "Accelerated Debt" program that falsely claimed to reduce consumers' debt by as ...

When the debts you owe start controlling your life instead of the other way around, debt relief companies suddenly seem like they're everywhere, promising quick fixes and financial freedom. Their ads ...

Debt relief isn’t a quick fix for money problems. The process, also called debt settlement or debt resolution, involves paying a company to negotiate with your creditors in hopes of getting them to ...

Aggressive creditors and collectors often push people to the brink and most large debt relief companies end up leaving most consumers defenseless against debt lawsuits. Even when operating within the ...

JG Wentworth is a company that buys annuities and structured settlements and negotiates with creditors to settle debts. JG Wentworth's services come with a cost that might not be worth paying, ...

Household debt has reached record levels across the United States, and Ohio families — including many here in Lima and Allen County — are feeling the financial pressure firsthand.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt settlement can give you a liberating, fresh start. But it also creates new challenges when you’re looking to buy a home.

Struggling with debt isn’t easy, especially when there’s not a clear path forward. Many people see a light at the end of the tunnel with a debt settlement program, though — and indeed, these programs ...

On June 18, 2025, the New York Legislature passed the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable (FAIR) Business Practices Act (the “FAIR Act”). This significant legislation marks the ...