What is debt cancellation and who qualifies for this type of relief?

Debt cancellation can erase what you owe under certain circumstances, but it's not always as simple as it sounds.

Nearly Half Of Americans Stress About Debt Daily: Here’s How Debt Management Programs Can Help In 2025

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly half of respondents worry about ...

Two women say they were 'misled' and 'broken' by WA minority debt relief program

Two women who tried to get debt relief and down payment assistance through the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle are ...

What happens if you don't complete a debt settlement program?

Failing to finish a debt settlement program can undo your progress and may even leave you worse off than before.
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North Carolina Clears $6.5 Billion in Medical Debt for 2.5 Million Residents in Governor Stein’s Healthcare Initiative

North Carolina's Medical Debt Relief Program cleared over $6.5 billion for 2.5 million residents, surpassing its goal in the ...
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Notifications out to beneficiaries of new Michigan medical debt relief program

Medical debt impacts nearly 700,000 Michigan residents, according to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer announced support from a nonprofit to eliminate debt for some of those staring down those big ...

North Carolina wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M residents. Here’s how.

North Carolina’s medical debt initiative, announced in 2024, has delivered more relief than initially expected in a state with a high rate of medical debt.
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Orange County Erases $515 Million in Medical Debt for Over 300,000 Residents in Landmark Relief Effort

Orange County cleared over $515 million in medical debt for 302,000 residents in collaboration with Undue Medical Debt.