CNBC Select has chosen the best debt relief companies for affordability, availability, customer service and other categories.

When bills start to pile up, and minimum payments no longer feel manageable, many people search for a “debt relief program.” The term can refer to several different approaches. Each type of debt ...

Credit card debt forgiveness: Is it possible? Quick to go up, painfully difficult to bring down. Sound familiar? Most U.S. adults have credit card debt, and if you’re struggling to pay yours off or ...

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We looked at companies’ costs, transparency, breadth of services, customer support and reputation to select our top picks.