Williamsburg business helps clear student lunch debt for WJCC students – WAVY.com
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Texoma Community Credit Union advises Texomans on holiday debt consolidation
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – With the aftermath of holiday shopping finally sinking in, Texoma Community Credit Union aims to guide Texoma families through debt with advice on topics like how to save in advance, choosing credit cards, and more. After Christmas, many Texomans feel a dent in their pocketbooks from buying gifts, and are…
NHA caps year with debt relief, financial aid – Daily Tribune
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Metro Atlanta woman pays thousands to debt relief law firm
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A metro Atlanta woman paid thousands of dollars to a debt relief company, only to discover most of her money went toward fees rather than paying down her debt. The woman, who asked not to be identified by name, paid $7,700 to Chicago-based Turnbull Law Group over several months.…
Metro Atlanta woman pays thousands to debt relief law firm – Atlanta News First
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Georgia leads nation in debt-management fraud reports, FTC data shows
The average loss was about $1,500 per victim, and the total reported losses were more than $66 million last year. A Georgia woman says she nearly fell victim to a questionable debt relief deal, as rising household debt pushes more people to seek quick fixes. It’s a trend experts say is increasingly being exploited by…
Retirees should use these 3 strategies to get rid of debt in 2026, experts say
There are a few different ways for retirees to try and tackle their expensive card debt as the new year rolls around. Boy_Anupong/Getty Images As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s an ideal time to take stock of your financial profile. For many, the last few years have been tough financially, especially when…
Credit card debt forgiveness mistakes to avoid in 2026
Be sure to avoid these big credit card debt mistakes if you want to pursue forgiveness in the new year. Getty Images/iStockphoto Credit card debt has gotten out of hand lately, and that’s not to mention how expensive it’s become. The total credit card debt in the U.S. is now sitting at $1.23 trillion, reflecting an…
How To Make 2026 the Year You Finally Break the Cycle of Debt
Nearly 175 million Americans carried credit card debt into the holiday season, according to TransUnion data. With balances averaging more than $6,500 and APRs hovering around 23%, clearing the ledger is on many people’s minds in the new year. Making progress with debt can feel insurmountable, especially if you didn’t receive a raise. But getting…
SLATE says new funding will help find jobs
New funding is coming to a program that helps people with child support debts receive resources and find a good job. The Area Resources for Community and Human Services awarded $95,517 to the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment for its yearlong Circuit Court program. The goal is to help train participants to land…