Debt

After retiring early due to a disability, Marilyn (a former court reporter in Corfu, New York) got into debt renovating her childhood home to make it safe for her elderly mother and uncle. When they passed, she struggled to take care of the home and keep up with her debt on her limited income. Enrolled […]

Nurses can find themselves facing a silent struggle with credit card or personal loan debt, even with their vital role in healthcare. This financial pressure can make an already demanding job feel even tougher. Let’s explore some common money traps and some good solutions for nurses in debt. Common Money Traps for Nurses The nursing […]

Harlie is an order processor from Albany, New York who got her first store credit card at 18. Without a strong understanding of the long-term impact, she gradually accumulated $18,571 in credit card debt throughout her twenties. Eventually, the monthly payments turned into a stressful burden that overwhelmed her budget and put limits on her […]

Meet Mark and Dawne: Disabled Veterans from Oklahoma Dawne and Mark are disabled veterans who got into debt after their home was damaged by storms. When debt overwhelmed them, they went from helping others in their community with food to needing help themselves. Luckily, Accredited Debt Relief was able to help them with a plan […]

Living with a chronic illness is a journey that demands immense resilience. Unfortunately, those who find themselves navigating a long-term diagnosis often face an unforeseen challenge: rising personal debt. For many who live with a chronic illness, debt appears as overwhelming medical bills, credit card balances used for daily needs or personal loans taken out […]

When you’ve tried everything you can to get out of debt and nothing has worked, you might think that bankruptcy is your only remaining option. What if I told you that there was a pathway out of debt that didn’t involve liquidating your assets, mandatory legal proceedings or having the proceeding become a matter of […]

Your retirement should be a time for peace and enjoying family. But for some seniors, the long-awaited joys of retirement have had to be put off, canceled or compromised because of debt problems. That leaves many in doubt over the debt options for seniors. If you’ve had to rethink your finances, you’re not alone: According […]

This free debt payoff worksheet will help you understand where your money is going and how much of it you can put toward your debt.

When you’re just starting out, it’s easy to feel anxiety — or even dread — about financial responsibilities. And one of the biggest financial topics for Gen Z? Debt problems.   Unsecured debts, which include credit card balances, personal loans and “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) plans are prone to high interest rates. That means they […]

Kelly struggled with debt for years, first as a single mom, then due to home repairs. Since working with Accredited Debt Relief, she’s lowered her monthly payments and can work toward big financial goals for the first time in her life.  Enrolled Debt: $87,963Started: November 2022Monthly Savings: $985 (⏷ 49%) How Kelly Got Into Debt  […]