U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, ...

Reaching out for help with debt is a brave and proactive step, and it's one that speaks volumes about your determination to turn things around. Whether you're feeling the pinch on a tight budget or ...

Based in San Mateo, California, Freedom Debt Relief was founded in 2002 with a mission to help Americans who have become overwhelmed by their unsecured debt. Launched during a time of rising consumer ...

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

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 ...

Freedom Debt Relief is the first debt settlement company to offer clients free state and federal tax filing with april's AI-powered tax platform. Nonbusiness taxpayers spend an average of eight hours ...

If you owe the IRS money, a new free tool can help you decide what to do about it. Tax Debt Help, which the IRS launched on April 16, walks people and businesses through a series of questions about ...

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