"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

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Getting out of debt for 2022 is a popular New Year's resolution, and with the right strategy, it can be done. If you're in debt, you're not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, "total ...

Under the rules, 15% of Social Security benefits could be used to offset federal student loans that are in default. On the plus side, up to $750 of monthly Social Security benefits are protected. Some ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Student loan payments are back for millions, but so are scammers. Millions of borrowers need to be on high alert, and 36-year-old Devin Virissimo is one of those. He works here at 8 ...

WASHINGTON — People are so desperate to get out of debt that they will believe anything and anyone promising relief. They often turn to debt-relief companies that promote plans that supposedly can ...

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Summer vacations are over, the school year is about to start, and the holidays are just around the corner. All of that, of course, costs money, and can push people further into ...