Settling debt for $0.20 on the dollar sounds too good to be true, but is that type of agreement really realistic?

Credit One Bank has agreed to pay just over $10 million to settle a civil consumer protection lawsuit alleging the company or ...

Credit One Bank agreed to a $10.2 million settlement after almost five years of litigation with a group of California district attorneys. The suit alleged that the bank's vendors made harassing phone ...

When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.

Debt settlement requires you to pay a lump sum to creditors for less than you owe and have the remaining balance forgiven. To choose the right debt settlement company, compare the cost, eligibility ...

A Nevada-based bank that allegedly oversaw debt collection practices which included harassing calls to consumers in Riverside County and elsewhere reached a legal settlement with the District Attorney ...

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A new program is now available in Minnesota to help you settle debt that you are accountable for. “Minnesota is one of 33 states where we offer the debt resolution plan, where we can help consumers ...

・Settling federal student loans for less than you owe is rare and usually happens only after default. ・Private student loan settlements are more common but can severely damage your credit and carry ...