Before you sign anything, it helps to understand how debt relief programs work and what separates reputable providers from risky ones.

Illinois and local officials announced Cook County will continue funding the medical debt forgiveness program next year, once funds run out.

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. A collection account is a debt your ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Debt Relief, one of the largest and longest-running providers ...

Veterans carry a disproportionate share of the debt burden. Here's what the VA offers — and where it falls short.

For many borrowers, debt is more than a line item on a monthly budget now. It's a growing source of stress tied to higher living costs, elevated borrowing expenses and an unpredictable economy. Part ...

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. SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Debt Relief, one of the largest and longest-running providers of debt settlement services in the U.S., has been named by USA Today as one of ...