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Debt Management

How to Remove a Charge-Off from Your Credit Report

By Sarah Brady | September 15, 2025

When you’re working to improve your credit, one of the last things you want to deal with is a charge-off. When a charge-off happens, your creditor usually sells your unpaid…

Debt Management

By Max Fay | July 11, 2025

Create Your Debt Management Plan Today We help with debt from thousands of creditors, including these companies:   What Is a Debt Management Plan? A debt management plan is a…

How Long Does a Debt Management Plan Last?

By Sarah Brady | June 13, 2025

Credit card debt can be an absolute budget killer. Studies show that people who carry a balance from month-to-month tend to stay stuck in never-ending debt cycles, without making any…

Debt Management

By George Morris | June 1, 2022

Create Your Debt Management Plan Today Consolidate Debt In Minutes We help with debt from thousands of creditors, including these companies:   What Is a Debt Management Plan? A debt…

Signs You Need a Debt Management Program

By Tom Jackson | May 6, 2020

Right up until coronavirus gave the American economy an acute case of double pneumonia, the U.S. economy was on a multi-year tear. Jobs and wages up, unemployment down, the stock…

New Credit on a Debt Management Plan

By George Morris | April 10, 2020

If you’ve been on a debt management plan for a while and feel that you’ve been successful managing your monthly spending while paying down debt, good for you. It’s a…

Getting a Mortgage with a Debt Management Plan

By Joey Johnston | April 8, 2020

Homeownership is part of the American Dream. But for some aspiring homebuyers, financial problems are a major obstacle to achieving the dream. In 2025, 70% of aspiring homeowners reported that…

What Happens After I Enroll In The Debt Management Program

By Tom Jackson | April 8, 2020

Every journey starts with a first step, and enrolling in a debt management program is a great way to begin the path back to financial health. But whether you ultimately…

How to Cancel a Debt Management Program & Remove An Account

By Joey Johnston | April 8, 2020

Two common questions consumers have when considering a debt management program are: Can I cancel my debt management plan? Can I remove an account from the debt management program? The…

What Do I Need To Know Before Joining The Debt Management Program

By Tom Jackson | April 7, 2020

What Is a Debt Management Program? A debt management program (DMP) is a structured repayment plan offered by a nonprofit credit counseling agency that consolidates credit card payments and other…

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