I just lost my job and my credit card company says it will write off $10,000 on a $30,000 debt. Should I accept?

Does the debt actually just go away?
Money on MSN

The debt snowball vs. avalanche: Which one actually gets you out of credit card debt faster?

Here’s what you should consider when choosing a strategy.
Stacker on MSN

How to negotiate your credit card debt

Freedom Debt Relief reports that negotiating credit card debt can lead to lower payments, waived fees, or partial forgiveness ...
Texarkana Gazette

Texarkana financial adviser offers help on escaping debt, managing credit

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to ArkLaTex. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. TEXARKANA, Texas -- Credit card debt is familiar ...
FOX13 Memphis

Get out of debt: Three free resources in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Americans owe more than one trillion dollars of credit card debt. Memphis is home to the highest rate of severe credit card delinquency among young adults, according to Federal ...
kcra.com

Consumer Reports: Tips for digging out of credit card debt

BREATHING ROOM. I STARTED TO FEEL THE CRUNCH WHEN I STARTED TO USE CREDIT CARDS FOR JUST DAILY ESSENTIALS. FOR JENNIFER PAEZ, MORE EXPENSES AND LESS MONEY. COMING IN MEANT ONE SIMPLE THING SHE HAD TO ...
NerdWallet

2025 Household Credit Card Debt Study: 49% Say Card Debt is Normal

Revolving credit card debt continues to climb as nearly half of Americans say “it’s normal,” finds NerdWallet’s annual household debt survey and analysis. Many or all of the products on this page are ...
MarketWatch

‘I’m not getting anywhere.’ I have over $4K in credit card debt, and my student loan debt has gone from $25K to $29K. I want to be financially free. Help.

Question: “ I have over $4K in credit card debt which I’m trying to pay off. I also have student loan debt that started at $25K but is now $29K. Should I start doing some investing to make money to ...
Investopedia

This Generation Has The Most Credit Card Debt at Nearly $10,000 on Average—How Do You Compare?

Aaron McDade is a breaking news reporter for Investopedia. He is an experienced journalist who has covered everything from the latest in business and tech news to sports and international news like ...