"Debt relief" is a broad term, and it can refer to everything from negotiating with your creditors on lower rates and fees to enrolling in a structured debt management program. Each option promises ...

Nearly 175 million Americans carried credit card debt into the holiday season, according to TransUnion data. With balances ...

Tax professionals warn that payment plans offer relief only as long as taxpayers remain fully compliant with ongoing filing ...

While most creditors can't touch your Social Security checks, some debts can still reduce your monthly benefit.

Americans continue to struggle under the weight of crushing debt. Consumers owed an average of $104,755 as of mid-2025 — down slightly from $105,580 a year earlier — according to credit bureau ...

Looking ahead, tax season will kick off in late January. The IRS has not yet announced the date it’ll officially start begin accepting and processing tax returns, but last year, it was Jan. 27. The ...

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Governor Janet Mills touted Maine’s student loan relief program on Monday, which has provided more than $140 million in debt relief to Mainers repaying student loans in the ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports Maryland's debt relief seekers average $32,667 in debt, surpassing the national average, with ...

Some student loan borrowers who get their debt canceled in 2026 may be hit with a tax bill now that a law protecting the ...