Let’s start by summarizing the mayhem that we’ve seen over the last few weeks: 1. Republicans and Democrats in Congress put their own political futures ahead of the best interests of the country (once again) before finally agreeing on an incomplete deal to raise the debt ceiling and cut spending. 2. The stock market dropped […]

After a relative dies, the last thing grieving family members want are calls from debt collectors asking them to pay a loved one’s debts. As a rule, those debts are paid from the deceased person’s estate. Paying a Deceased Person’s Debt: What You Need to Know The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection […]

In 2006, Roger Simpson was drowning in debt. He owed thousands of dollars to credit card companies with no visible way out. Then, one fateful day, he was at a community event and happened to stop by the Debthlelper.com outreach booth. He found the counselors to be friendly and helpful, and after the event, he […]