All articles tagged: “Debt”

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TrueAccord Smashes Debt Collection Stereotypes to Deliver a Friendly Experience and Positive Results

TrueAccord Smashes Debt Collection Stereotypes

The truth the old-school debt collection industry doesn’t understand is that most people want to pay their debts. TrueAccord... read more »

Mike Senecal

By: Mike Senecal • 3/7/24

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True Finance App and Its Think Save Retire Blog Provide Users With Tools for Financial Improvement

True Finance App and TSR Blog Improve Consumer Finances

For folks struggling financially and getting further and further into debt, it’s good to know there are companies out there that... read more »

Mike Senecal

By: Mike Senecal • 1/23/24

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Americans’ Credit Scores Resilient Against Rising Card Debt & Delinquencies

Credit Scores Resilient Despite Rising Debt

When people are unemployed or underemployed, they often use their credit cards to bridge their income gap. Credit cards offer immediate access to... read more »

John Ulzheimer

By: John Ulzheimer • 1/22/24

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Century Support Services Recognized for Standout Debt Settlement Solutions and Financial Education

Century Support Services Recognized for Debt Settlement Solutions

Credit card debt has grown to an all-time high. In the latest numbers from the New York Federal Reserve, total consumer credit... read more »

Andrew Allen

By: Andrew Allen • 1/10/24

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Research Suggests Medical Debt Drives Poor Health Outcomes and Worsens Existing Disparities

Research Suggests Medical Debt Worsens Health Outcomes

It doesn’t take a leap of imagination to understand how poor health can lead to medical debt. But a study from the nonpartisan... read more »

Mike Senecal

By: Mike Senecal • 12/20/23

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5 Tips To Quickly Pay Down Holiday Debt

5 Tips To Quickly Pay Down Holiday Debt

Budgeting for the holidays seems simple, but it can be a rather complicated process when you consider the endless seasonal expenses that creep up... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 12/15/23

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Study Reveals Debt’s Role in America’s Sleep Crisis

Study Reveals Debt's Role in America's Sleep Crisis

Debt isn’t just a financial burden — it’s a mental and emotional one as well. A growing body of research has demonstrated the pernicious impact... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 10/17/23

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Summit Account Resolution Helps Consumers Navigate Debt Collections With Dignity and Respect

Summit Account Resolution: Dignified Debt Solutions for Consumers

Unresolved outstanding debt can cause much financial turmoil, but speaking with collection services can help people get on the... read more »

Sean Roderick

By: Sean Roderick • 5/15/23

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5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Thanks to rising interest rates and persistent inflation, Americans are struggling to make ends meet as they pile on debt. In fact, a recent... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 3/28/23

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Is National Debt Relief Legitimate? (Feb. 2024)

Is National Debt Relief a Legitimate Service?

The following quote from the Federal Trade Commission should send a chill down your spine: “Debt relief service scams target consumers with... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 12/22/22

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The Louisiana Budget Project Analyzes Policy to Promote Broader Access to Financial Resources

The Louisiana Budget Project: Policy Research Can Help Low-Income Families

The Louisiana Budget Project is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and identifies possible solutions to financial... read more »

Brandon Rossman

By: Brandon Rossman • 11/14/22

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DebtHelper.com Offers Advice on Dealing with Debt and Reaching Homeownership Goals

DebtHelper.com: Sound Advice on Debt and Homeownership

DebtHelper.com is a nonprofit organization that helps clients improve their credit and qualify for home loans. The company offers... read more »

Jon McDonald

By: Jon McDonald • 10/31/22

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Debt Relief Reviews: An Expert’s Take (Feb. 2024)

Reviews of Major Debt Relief Companies

These debt relief reviews may save your life. According to Health.com, “Research shows money stress can make people up to 20 times more likely to... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 7/14/22

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Study Reveals Americans Would Rather Give Blood Than Take On Predatory Debt

Study Reveals Americans Turn to Plasma Sales Before Payday Loans

Americans aren’t shy about borrowing money. A Federal Reserve survey found that 77% of US households have some form of debt. On the other hand,... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 4/14/22

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Swash Empowers Users to Monetize Their Data, Earn Money, and Pay Down Debt

Swash Users Can Monetize Data to Pay Down Debt

Earning revenue from data has historically been exclusive to tech giants. Swash wants to change that dynamic by empowering users... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 2/24/22

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RIP Medical Debt Acquires and Retires Crippling Medical Debt for Consumers

RIP Medical Debt Helps Retire Consumer Medical Debt

Medical care is a basic necessity, but medical debt can be a crippling burden that drastically reduces people’s quality of life.... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 9/9/21

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The Dignity and Debt Project Focuses Research on Creating Financial Services that Cultivate Dignity, Respect, and Fairness

Dignity and Debt: Cultivating Respect and Fairness

Dignity and Debt is an initiative whose goal is to return dignity and humanity to financial services, particularly for those in... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 9/8/21

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ODE’s Coconut Helps Consumers Monetize Personal Data to Increase Earnings and Pay Down Debt

ODE’s Coconut Helps Consumers Monetize Personal Data

In the current data collection model, aggregators get paid, and consumers just see more advertisements. ODE’s Coconut application... read more »

Jon McDonald

By: Jon McDonald • 8/13/21

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UWSWPA Provides Resources and Support to Families Dealing With Debt Issues

UWSWPA: Resources for Families Dealing with Debt

When residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania face financial hardship, they often turn to their local branch of United Way. Through... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 6/10/21

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7 Signs It’s Time to Stop Bailing Your Kid Out of Debt

7 Signs It's Time to Stop Bailing Your Kid Out of Debt

Teaching children of any age about wise credit usage is smart. By their 18th birthday, they should understand how to borrow money and repay a... read more »

Erica Sandberg

By: Erica Sandberg • 5/18/21

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Pathrise: How the Mentorship Platform Helps Tech Workers Land Dream Jobs and Reduce Debt Issues

Pathrise: Advancing Tech Careers & Reducing Debt

Pathrise is a platform that helps professionals in the tech industry take their skills and expertise to the next level. The... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 4/27/21

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3 Best Debt Relief Options For Bad Credit (Feb. 2024)

3 Best Debt Relief Options For Bad Credit

Americans have good reason to evaluate their best debt relief options for bad credit. Indeed, consumer debt in the United States has exceeded... read more »

Eric Bank

By: Eric Bank • 4/8/21

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Average Debt By Age & Generation in 2024

The Average Debt By Age & Generation

Borrowing money, whether with a credit card or an installment loan, enables consumers to do all kinds of things, from making safe and profitable... read more »

Erica Sandberg

By: Erica Sandberg • 3/23/21

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6 Ways to Save Money While Paying Down Debt

6 Ways to Save Money While Paying Down Debt

When you’re knee-deep in debt, saving money may fall to the bottom of your financial priority list. You may be laser-focused on putting every... read more »

Andrea Woroch

By: Andrea Woroch • 3/8/21

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My Debt Epiphany Offers Valuable Resources to Help People Organize Finances and Get Out of Debt

My Debt Epiphany Helps People Get Out of Debt

Millions of U.S. residents struggle with debt. Choncé Maddox was once one of those people until she reached an epiphany — she... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 2/5/21