CNBC Select has chosen the best debt relief companies for affordability, availability, customer service and other categories.

Based in San Mateo, California, Freedom Debt Relief was founded in 2002 with a mission to help Americans who have become overwhelmed by their unsecured debt. Launched during a time of rising consumer ...

Owe the IRS money? The new Tax Debt Help tool guides users through options for resolving tax debt without requiring personal ...

The right debt relief strategy can reduce what you owe, but the process has tradeoffs that aren't always obvious.

Freedom Debt Relief is the first debt settlement company to offer clients free state and federal tax filing with april's AI-powered tax platform. Nonbusiness taxpayers spend an average of eight hours ...

Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...

Reaching out for help with debt is a brave and proactive step, and it’s one that speaks volumes about your determination to turn things around. Whether you’re feeling the pinch on a tight budget or ...

Feeling overwhelmed by how much you owe? Small steps can make debt feel much more manageable.

The cost of healthcare in the U.S. has always been high, but for many Americans, the issue has gone from frustrating to financially devastating. More than 41% of adults are now carrying some form of ...