This type of letter plays an important role in the debt forgiveness process, but getting one takes some work.

Having debt forgiven can feel like a fresh start, but there are follow-up steps you should take to protect yourself.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Before a debt collector can pursue you for a debt, they are generally required to first send you a debt validation letter. This ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Whether you owe it or not, receiving a debt collection notice can conjure up feelings of anxiety, worry and perhaps confusion, ...

Debt is often discussed in negative terms, but debt isn’t just good or bad. It falls on a spectrum, and how you manage it ...

Debt settlement is one solution for unaffordable debt, and there are lawyers and companies that settle debt for their clients. However, professional debt settlement can be expensive, depending on whom ...

Americans have faced a range of difficult economic issues over the past few years, many of which have had a big impact on their finances. For starters, while inflation has cooled compared to recent ...

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