Debt relief companies offer help to overburdened borrowers, but the monthly payments may not go where you think.

U.S. household debt reached a record $18.59 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, with credit card debt alone ...

Debt management plans and credit card hardship programs can offer relief when credit card debt becomes hard to manage. For ...

The right debt relief strategy can reduce what you owe, but the process has tradeoffs that aren't always obvious.

You know how to get out of debt in theory. But doing it is easier said than done.

The NFCC, the nation’s largest nonprofit credit counseling network, is expanding access to safe, affordable debt relief through its ongoing collaboration with FICO and the FICO® Score Open Access for ...

Finishing a debt relief program doesn't guarantee that creditors are gone for good. Here's what to know.

Freedom Debt Relief reports that hardship loans are available for those with bad credit, focusing on income and collateral ...

"We know how disruptive and stressful a government shutdown can be for our members and their families," said California Credit Union President/CEO Steve O'Connell. "As a member-owned cooperative, our ...

If you're struggling to make credit card payments due to a job loss, medical emergency or other financial setback, calling your card issuer might be the last thing on your mind. But it may be one of ...

For veterans with debt, lots of help is available. Government, nonprofit, and private organizations offer a range of programs to help you get your finances back on track. Veteran debt relief grants ...

Loan Payment Assistance: Members may skip a payment, with all fees waived, on their Consumer auto loan and/or Signature Plus loan (Personal Loan). Penalty-Free Certificate Withdrawals: Members with ...