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Can I Settle My Credit Card Debt Myself?

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When Should You Consider a Debt Settlement Program ? Carrying large amounts of unsecured debt is a sign of financial stress, even if you are making regular monthly minimum payments on all your accounts. Personal loans, credit card debt, payday loans, or medical bills all fall into the category of unsecured personal debt.

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Inflation is driving up consumer credit card debt by billions of dollars

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consumers took on $43 billion in additional credit card debt during the second quarter of this year, ending in June. That’s more than triple the average amount of new debt households have taken on in that period since after the Great Recession of 2007-08. Newly released data from WalletHub says U.S.

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Congress Passes Relief for Student Loan Borrowers in CARES Act

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The federal government is not making payments on student loan accounts, but rather suspending payments, which will extend the term of the loan. However, but due to the zero-interest provision through September 30, 2020, balances will not increase during this time. In total, the Act covers 88% of outstanding student loans.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Plans Enrage Boomers: ‘Unfair’

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No Debt, just a leg up for every kid rich, poor or middle class.”. Mark Curtis , an television anchor for Arizona’s 12 News, added: “Cancelling accrued interest on a loan. I can see or cutting interest rates to 0%… but forgiving ALL student loan debt? Forgive credit card debt? While nice.