Credit card debt has become a massive issue for Americans over the last few years — and that problem is compounding rapidly, according to recent data. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, cardholders ...

Inflation is once again on the rise, with January's Consumer Price Index showing an increase to 3%, up from 2.9% in December and 2.7% in November. While these numbers might seem small, they add up ...

Debt Support National has expanded its comprehensive debt relief programs to address the growing financial pressures facing American consumers struggling with mounting credit card balances and other ...

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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 ...

Americans now owe nearly $5 trillion in non-housing debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a sum that’s increased more than 60% over the past decade. As our debt has grown, so has ...

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 ...

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There is not a single federal debt forgiveness program for older adults. However, options such as debt management plans, credit counseling, and debt consolidation loans are available. Debt forgiveness ...