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You’re committing to a long and worthy journey when you decide to become debt free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get help along the way. There are several options that can help speed up your ...

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Utah dad D.J. Bracken tried to battle $2.8 million in school lunch debt statewide. Now that the debt is even steeper, he has ...

Accredited Debt Relief is a well-known debt settlement company that claims it can help shrink your debt and make it more manageable. Sounds great, right? Sure — but if we dig into the details, is it ...

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One card turns into three. A bill you didn’t expect. A missed payment. Suddenly, you’re checking your bank app daily just to stay above water. At some point, most ...

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