Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

Are debt relief programs legit? Yes. Debt relief, aka debt settlement or debt resolution, is a legitimate industry that can be helpful to people experiencing certain financial difficulties. However, ...

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Nevada Attorney General’s Office jointly filed suit against a group of tax debt relief companies operating under the “American Tax Service” brand, ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Be aware of possible scams amid looming cuts to federal assistance programs from the government shutdown, like SNAP benefits. The Better Business Bureau has received over 800 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nick Kaps told 10TV he's sleeping a little easier these days after an experience with a debt relief company that he claims didn't hold true on its promise. "It's a company that ...

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against seven companies and three individuals operating the "Accelerated Debt" program that falsely claimed to reduce consumers' debt by as ...