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In the United States, medical debt is a uniquely pervasive issue, affecting an estimated 100 million citizens. With a staggering $220 billion in medical debt, it's no surprise that over half of all ...

If your credit card balances have ballooned past $50,000, you may have more debt relief options than you think.

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NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- A major change when it comes to medical debt and it could improve credit scores for millions of Americans. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a new rule ...

According to a recent Bankrate survey, 46% of respondents said they carry a credit card balance from month to month. NPR's Life Kit debunks some common myths and gives advice about credit card debt.

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More than 100 million Americans are burdened with medical bills they can’t pay. In the final weeks of the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued new rules banning credit ...

The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued new regulations barring medical debts from American credit reports, enacting a major new consumer protection just days before President Joe ...

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