Consider: A man entered his son into 20 years of bonded labor at a brick kiln in order to receive funds for the burial of his other son, who had died due to poor medical care. It is not an isolated ...

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 ...

When it comes to getting debt-free, the right strategy can make all the difference. There are a lot of potential tools and resources that could help you take control of your finances and find debt ...

Millions of Americans are grappling with high amounts of debt in today's challenging economic landscape. Whether it's credit card balances, personal loans or other financial obligations, the weight of ...

Got credit card debt? You aren’t alone. In the second quarter of 2025, total credit card debt in the U.S. reached a record high of approximately $1.21 trillion, up 5.9% from the previous year. If ...

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