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Americans continue to struggle under the weight of crushing debt. Consumers owed an average of $104,755 as of mid-2025 — down ...

Credit card debt is a growing problem for many Americans. Credit card balances increased by $27 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and are up almost 6% compared to a year ago. If you're one of the ...

The term "debt relief" or "debt resolution" generally refers to several ways you might restructure debt to make it more affordable. Debt relief options include debt consolidation, debt management, ...

Debt is often discussed in negative terms, but debt isn’t just good or bad. It falls on a spectrum, and how you manage it ...

Finding help to eliminate your debt can be a trying process, but the benefits you could gain can be well worth the effort. Debt relief companies typically offer a range of programs to help you get ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Today, NASCAR announced that National Debt Relief has become an Official Partner of NASCAR. The official multiyear partnership makes National Debt Relief the first-ever Debt ...

2025 has brought significant turmoil to global markets, and consumer debt and financial stress are on the rise. Understanding proper debt load is an integral part of managing personal finances. Still, ...

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Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...

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 ...

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 ...