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Kiplinger
Business
David Kimball

Need Help Digging Out of Debt? What You Can Do

A couple go over their debt together while sitting at their table and looking at a laptop.

We’ve all seen the TV commercials for companies that offer “debt relief” or “debt adjusting” services for people suffocating under the weight of crushing debt.

For consumers feeling like they are in over their heads, hearing the words “debt relief” can seem like the answer. But there is no such thing as a magic wand for making debt disappear. While debt settlement companies often advertise that they can negotiate with creditors to reduce the amount consumers owe, working with them carries potential long-term risks.

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