I’ve been helping people triage problem debt full time since 1999. Over that period of time, there’s little I haven’t seen happen to blow up someone’s personal finances. Then comes a global pandemic. And this crisis is unlike anything we’ve seen before. This is uncharted territory for all of us.…

Not all bankruptcy attorneys are created equal. That’s not shocking: After all, the same could be said about finding help in any profession that requires expertise and training. But there are some things I would encourage you to look out for when you’re interviewing a bankruptcy attorney. Editor’s note: A…

If you are currently enrolled with a debt settlement company and you would like to end your relationship with them, you have some options.

I am not a big fan of sending your creditors and debt collectors a written offer letter to settle your debt for less. In fact, negotiating through the mail is often counterproductive to reaching your goal. Here are some reasons why sending a settlement offer letter can hurt you: Your…