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17 Nov: 4 Common types of debt

Total household debt in the United States – including auto loans, credit cards, mortgages, and student debt – climbed to $14.30 trillion in the first quarter of 2020. It’s so high that it is about eight times the total household by the height of the great recession in Q3 2008.

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13 Oct: Debt consolidation 101

Debt is a serious problem in the United States, with the average American household carrying a debt of $137,063. As a result, trying to make monthly payments is an ongoing nightmare for a lot of people.

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09 Oct: Is debt relief a good idea?

Debt relief (also known as debt settlement) is the process where a debt settlement company contacts your creditors on your behalf to negotiate a better payment plan or settle or reduce your debt. If they’re able to agree, they charge a percentage of the amount saved on the settled debt as their fees.