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Debt Management

Explore strategies for managing and reducing debt, including consolidation, snowball/avalanche methods, and settlement options to achieve financial freedom.

Navigate the path to financial freedom with our comprehensive Debt Management resources. Discover strategies like debt consolidation, snowball, and avalanche methods, along with settlement options to help you pay off debt efficiently. Explore subtopics, find answers to common questions, and delve into studies and research tailored to reducing debt balances. Whether you’re starting your journey or seeking advanced strategies, our articles provide the guidance you need to regain control of your finances.

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Explore Debt Management Subtopics and Resources

Explore Debt Management to master reducing debt. Discover strategies like debt consolidation, snowball, and avalanche methods, alongside settlement options, to efficiently minimize balances and enhance financial well-being.

Consolidation

Combining multiple debts into one account for easier management and potentially lower interest rates.

Credit Card

Explore effective methods to eliminate credit card debt, improve your financial health, and achieve financial freedom.

Studies

Explore key studies on Debt Management, offering insights into effective payoff strategies, consolidation, and settlement options. These valuable resources help consumers understand and reduce their debt efficiently.

23 Credit Card Delinquency Rate Statistics

By: Zina Kumok 3/31/2026

Being delinquent on a credit card means that you’re at least 30 days late — or more — paying your bill. It might sound strange, but there’s a huge... Read More »

These 10 States Still Haven’t Paid Off Last Year’s Gifts

By: Lynn Cadet 12/8/2025

As Americans enter the final stretch of 2025 holiday shopping, many are still paying for last year’s celebrations. A recent CardRates.com study found that... Read More »

1 in 4 Americans Still Carry Last Year’s Holiday Credit Card Debt

By: Lynn Cadet 11/24/2025

As Black Friday approaches, Americans are gearing up for another annual round of holiday shopping. But here’s the kicker: Many are still carrying last... Read More »

47% of Americans Blame Tariffs for Rising Card Debt

By: Lynn Cadet 9/8/2025

Tariffs aren’t just economic talking points. They’re creating real-world strain for consumers, including the very generations trying to build financial... Read More »

Industry News

Stay informed on the latest in Debt Management industry news, including regulatory updates, market trends, and company innovations, to gain insights into how these developments may impact services and strategies for reducing debt.

ACCS Takes a Holistic Approach to Tackling Consumer Credit Card Debt

ACCS Takes a Holistic Approach to Tackling Consumer Credit Card Debt

The majority of Americans live in debt. While most of this debt is tied to mortgages and... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 7/30/2018

Statistics Show the US Racial Wealth Gap Affects Student Loan Repayment

Statistics Show the US Racial Wealth Gap Affects Student Loan Repayment

Accumulating student loan debt has become a typical part of higher education for students. As... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 5/11/2018

Clarifi: Helping Clients Set & Achieve Financial Goals for 50+ Years

Clarifi: Helping Clients Set & Achieve Financial Goals for 50+ Years

For more than 50 years, residents of the Greater Delaware Valley area have turned to Clarifi... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 2/16/2018

CCS: A Nonprofit Advocating on Behalf of Canadian Consumer Debt

CCS: A Nonprofit Advocating on Behalf of Canadian Consumer Debt

Since 1996, Canada’s largest network of credit counselors, the Credit Counselling Society, has... Read More »

Adam West 10/9/2017

LSS Financial Counseling: Expert Guidance Helps You Pay Off Debt

LSS Financial Counseling: Expert Guidance Helps You Pay Off Debt

Credit card debt is, unfortunately, about as American as apple pie, and in August of 2017, the... Read More »

Kristine Crane 9/5/2017

How Consolidated Credit™ Can Help Reduce Your Credit Card Interest

How Consolidated Credit™ Can Help Reduce Your Credit Card Interest

Combined credit card debt in the US is now over $1 trillion, which means more than a few... Read More »

Adam West 8/9/2017