The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced Andrew Shaw as its new Head of Research. Shaw brings more than two decades ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, is pleased to welcome Michael Lukso as its new Head of ...

High credit card balances and steep interest rates are pushing more people to consider debt settlement, but programs are not ...

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 ...

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Debt Relief, one of the nation's largest debt settlement companies, has earned multiple top honors in 2025, solidifying its standing as one of ...

Debt relief isn’t a quick fix for money problems. The process, also called debt settlement or debt resolution, involves paying a company to negotiate with your creditors in hopes of getting them to ...

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 ...

Are debt relief programs legit? Yes. Debt relief, aka debt settlement or debt resolution, is a legitimate industry that can be helpful to people experiencing certain financial difficulties. However, ...

The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced Andrew Shaw as its new Head of Research.