{"id":6196,"date":"2026-05-29T15:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/?p=6196"},"modified":"2026-05-29T15:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:46:08","slug":"accredited-debt-relief-named-best-for-customer-satisfaction-by-cbs-news-moneywatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/accredited-debt-relief-named-best-for-customer-satisfaction-by-cbs-news-moneywatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Accredited Debt Relief Named &#8220;Best for Customer Satisfaction&#8221; by CBS News MoneyWatch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CHICAGO, IL \u2014 May 29, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Accredited Debt Relief has been named <strong>Best for Customer Satisfaction<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/best-debt-relief-companies-plus-advice-borrowers-need-to-know-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBS News MoneyWatch<\/a> in its 2026 review of the best debt relief companies. The recognition highlights Accredited Debt Relief&#8217;s standout customer ratings, A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the widespread availability of their service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its review, CBS News MoneyWatch noted that &#8220;Accredited stands out for having the strongest customer satisfaction ratings among its peers,&#8221; pointing to the company&#8217;s program structure \u2014 which includes account setup, budget review, and personalized experience \u2014 alongside its A+ BBB rating, low complaint volume and high Trustpilot rating as the drivers behind the distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Being named Best for Customer Satisfaction by CBS News MoneyWatch reflects what our clients tell us every day, and that\u2019s important,&#8221; said Lou Antonelli, Chief Operating Officer at Accredited Debt Relief. &#8220;People reaching out to us are often at one of the hardest moments in their financial lives. The fact that they feel heard, supported and motivated to achieve their debt-free future \u2014 that&#8217;s the reality behind the recognition as \u2018Best for Customer Satisfaction.\u2019&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Client-First Approach, Backed by Independent Ratings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBS News MoneyWatch distinction follows a broader pattern of recognition for Accredited Debt Relief&#8217;s customer experience by major publications. In 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/accredited-debt-relief-wins-another-3-consumeraffairs-awards-in-2025\/\">ConsumerAffairs<\/a> awarded Accredited Debt Relief \u201cBest Customer Service,\u201d \u201cBest Value\u201d and \u201cBest Overall Process\u201d in their annual Buyer\u2019s Choice Awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These accolades reflect the experience of real Accredited Debt Relief customers. A recent survey of more than 2,000 Accredited Debt Relief graduates found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/accredited-debt-relief-survey-shows-2025-graduates-say-their-program-was-affordable-and-improved-their-financial-habits\/#:~:text=Results%20show%20more%20than%2092%25%20of%20graduates%20said%20their%20program%20payments%20were%20affordable%2C%20reinforcing%20that%20debt%20consolidation%20is%20a%20realistic%20and%20sustainable%20option%20for%20people%20struggling%20to%20keep%20up%20with%20minimum%20payments.%C2%A0\">more than 92%<\/a> said their program payments were affordable, and graduates rated their financial habits 42% higher after the program than before enrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What &#8220;Customer Satisfaction&#8221; Looks Like in Practice<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Accredited Debt Relief&#8217;s program is built around personalized support at every stage, from the first consultation through graduation. Clients work with an IAPDA-Certified Debt Specialist who reviews their budget, walks through their options and builds a plan designed to fit their financial situation. Accredited Debt Relief invests over 10,000 hours every year into empathy training for our U.S.-based teams, helping clients feel heard, secure and confident as they work towards debt freedom. Clients say that it\u2019s an effective debt solution \u2014 as CBS News notes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accredited Debt Relief\u2019s Trustpilot reviews<\/a> are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.8-star average rating from over 10,000 clients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These exceptional reviews contribute to Accredited Debt Relief\u2019s overall stellar reputation \u2014 the company reports that they have received over 20,000 five-star reviews across multiple consumer review sites. The investment in customer care and positive client feedback have helped Accredited Debt Relief stand out in the industry. CBS News MoneyWatch points to Accredited Debt Relief&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/il\/chicago\/profile\/debt-consolidation-services\/accredited-debt-relief-0654-1000120914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A+ rating<\/a> with the Better Business Bureau, low complaint volume, and 9,800+ five-star Trustpilot reviews as evidence that customers are \u201chighly satisfied with the help they&#8217;ve received from this company.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accredited Debt Relief graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/how-a-mom-of-two-paid-off-13000-in-credit-card-debt\/#:~:text=They%20gave%20me%20a%20safety%20net%2C%20but%20more%20than%20that%2C%20they%20gave%20me%20financial%20literacy.%20Now%20I%20know%20how%20to%20live%20life%20debt%2Dfree%20%E2%80%94%20and%20how%20to%20teach%20my%20kids%20to%20do%20the%20same.\">Latia I.<\/a> describes the experience this way: &#8220;Accredited Debt Relief gave me a safety net, but more than that, they gave me financial literacy. 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Being recognized for customer satisfaction means we&#8217;re meeting people where they are, and that&#8217;s exactly what we set out to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Accredited Debt Relief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accredited Debt Relief is a leading debt consolidation company that has helped more than 1.3 million clients take meaningful steps toward getting out of debt. Since 2011, the company has resolved more than $15 billion in debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accredited Debt Relief is recognized for its client-first approach, earning multiple ConsumerAffairs Buyer&#8217;s Choice Awards for Customer Service, Overall Process and Best Value, and being named Best for Customer Satisfaction by both CBS News MoneyWatch and Bankrate in 2026. 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