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5 important debt relief options to know

Another popular debt relief option is debt consolidation. This approach involves taking out a new loan, typically with a lower interest rate, to pay off multiple existing debts. The goal is to ... read more

11 Debt Collection Strategies to Implement

There’s always a chance that certain clients won’t pay their bills in a timely fashion. Sometimes, that’s because your c ... read more

How to stop debt collectors from calling

He’s getting hounded by debt collectors. But he’s not the person they’re looking for. Can you stop a debt collector from calling? Let’s read more

7 proven ways to reduce — or even eliminate — your debt

According to Experian, one of the three credit bureaus, people owe an average of $27,091 in unsecured debt, such as credit cards and personal loans — an increase of 16% from 2021. If you pay only the ... read more

Millions of Americans Are Struggling With Medical Debt

Medical debt is growing and hitting middle-class Americans hardest. States have started acting to relieve the burden, but more can be done. read more

Medical Debt Relief: How Helpful?

Researchers and nonprofit RIP Medical Debt were surprised a study they collaborated on did not find a statistical link between debt relief and improved mental health. read more

DIAGNOSIS DEBT: State bill seeks to reveal hospitals suing patients for unpaid bills

Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest news Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the latest news DENVER | Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent hospitals ... read more

Paying Off People’s Medical Debt Has Little Impact on Their Lives, Study Finds

A nonprofit group called R.I.P. Medical Debt has relieved Americans of $11 billion in hospital bills. But that did not improve their mental health or their credit scores, a study found. read more

Using COVID relief funds, Arizona canceled massive medical debt for one million residents

Next City investigates how medical debt will be canceled for up to 1 million Arizona residents under the American Rescue Plan Act. read more

Maine Legislature splits on bills designed to rein in burden of medical debt

Seeking to address what has become a pressing issue for nearly half of Mainers, several bills were introduced this session to combat medical debt. However, the Maine Legislature split on the measures, ... read more

Michigan health care system aims to ease burden of medical debt

A Michigan health care system's model reflects the new or recently expanded resources many hospitals are adding to reduce or eliminate medical debt. read more

CRA ‘horror stories’ flood social media as agency resumes debt recovery. Why you might owe more this tax season

Some experts have seen an increased number of Canadian clients claiming the collection agency is freezing bank accounts and garnishing wages, but the CRA says it is committed to an “empathetic, people ... read more