Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.8 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

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 ...

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) is warning South African consumers about a growing financial scam involving unsolicited offers for debt relief. The schemes are designed to ...

These debt relief companies could help you slash your debt, but there are some things to know before signing up.

When the debts you owe start controlling your life instead of the other way around, debt relief companies suddenly seem like they're everywhere, promising quick fixes and financial freedom. Their ads ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With tax season underway, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to research credit repair and debt relief services before hiring anyone. Debt-related services come in ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nick Kaps told 10TV he's sleeping a little easier these days after an experience with a debt relief company that he claims didn't hold true on its promise. "It's a company that ...

Legitimate tax relief companies help taxpayers navigate existing IRS options like payment plans and offers in compromise. Warning signs of a scam include guarantees of debt reduction, large upfront ...

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 ...