If you're being sued over unpaid credit card debt, you may have more leverage than the debt collector is counting on.

Before you sign anything, it helps to understand how debt relief programs work and what separates reputable providers from risky ones.

With so many debt relief companies making similar claims, knowing what to look for can help consumers identify programs that offer real transparency, experience, and long-term support.

About 160,000 borrowers will soon be notified that they are eligible for automatic student debt discharge through the borrower defense program.

Student loan holders who get their debt excused in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill. But there are steps you can take to prepare, and some may not have to pay.

More than 500,000 people in the state of Illinois had their medical debt erased over the last year, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday. The state collectively erased $1.1 billion in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois announced Tuesday that it has eliminated over $1.1 billion in outstanding medical debt for eligible residents. Through the Medical Debt Relief Program, administered ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. When Gov. JB Pritzker announced Illinois' first round of ...

Wondering if tax relief companies are legitimate? Learn how tax resolution services work, common scam warning signs and how ...

Considering Optima Tax Relief? Learn about the company’s services, pricing, potential risks and when working with a tax relief firm may make sense.

Aaron Ford is targeting medical debt as a central plank of his health care platform, detailing to the Sun his plans to cancel some Nevadans’ medical debt through partnership with the nonprofit sector ...

Ascend Debt Relief offers debt settlement plans that can help you get out of debt, but it’s risky. Compare debt settlement with other debt payoff alternatives. This page includes information about ...