debt counseling

When he left the priesthood in 2001, he was deep in credit card debt. He dug himself out eventually, but looking back he marvels at how easy it was to get into such a desperate situation.

Nearly 7,000 victims of a nationwide debt-relief scam that led many consumers into financial ruin and bankruptcy will be receiving refund checks from the Federal Trade Commission. The defendants, claiming they could reduce debt, rarely provided services promised and usually left customers in even...

Many Americans are desperate to relieve their debt burdens. Here are some good options for whipping your debt into a manageable condition.