You may have options if a debt settlement no longer feels right, but the timing, paperwork and payments matter.

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You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

Got credit card debt? You aren’t alone. In the second quarter of 2025, total credit card debt in the U.S. reached a record high of approximately $1.21 trillion, up 5.9% from the previous year. If ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

A financial debt advisor can help you make a repayment plan.