Here's how to find every collection account hiding on your credit report (and how to finally resolve them for good).

Both credit card charge-offs and debt settlement can harm your credit, but one gives you a chance to recover faster.

Debt settlement requires you to pay a lump sum to creditors for less than you owe and have the remaining balance forgiven. To choose the right debt settlement company, compare the cost, eligibility ...

Credit card debt settlement is an option when you're experiencing financial strain and want to reduce your overall debt. You can negotiate with the card issuer yourself or work with an attorney or a ...

Not all debts qualify for settlement, but knowing which ones are excluded can help you plan your payoff strategy.

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 ...

Understanding the minimum thresholds for debt lawsuits can help you navigate collections and protect your finances.

Although Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) priorities and mandates are undergoing shifts with the new Trump administration, the CFPB pledged in 2024 to continue its efforts to eliminate ...

St. Louis Park-based debt collection agency Allied Interstate, Inc., will pay $1.75 million to settle federal charges, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Thursday. The FTC alleges, among ...

A new program is now available in Minnesota to help you settle debt that you are accountable for. “Minnesota is one of 33 states where we offer the debt resolution plan, where we can help consumers ...