Debt relief is in high demand right now — and the numbers clearly explain why. Total household debt hit $18.8 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, an all-time high, according to the Federal Reserve ...

The NFCC, the nation’s largest nonprofit credit counseling network, is expanding access to safe, affordable debt relief through its ongoing collaboration with FICO and the FICO® Score Open Access for ...

Inflation is surging again. That's according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showing the rate at 3.3%, the highest it has been in multiple years. That's left food prices, as well ...

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 ...

A lawsuit can complicate your relief strategy. Here's what to know — and do — if one arrives while you're enrolled.

Over the last couple of decades, the federal government has expanded many of the benefits offered to veterans, from healthcare access to bolstering disability claims processing and rolling out new ...

A credit card hardship program usually costs less for temporary financial challenges such as job loss. Debt management plans can reduce interest charges across multiple accounts, but require monthly ...

The goal of this approach is to negotiate with your creditors to pay a fraction of what's owed. The account is then closed, and you move on with your financial life. And, for borrowers who are deep in ...

If you're struggling to make credit card payments due to a job loss, medical emergency or other financial setback, calling your card issuer might be the last thing on your mind. But it may be one of ...

Most debt relief companies only accept clients with a total debt of $7,500 or greater, turning away seniors with smaller debt amounts. However, Accredited Debt Relief only requires a minimum of $5,000 ...