The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced Andrew Shaw as its new Head of Research. Shaw brings more than two decades ...

The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced Robert Swanger as its new Head of Public Affairs. Swanger brings extensive ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced that Robert Sweeney has joined the ...

Before you sign anything, it helps to understand how debt relief programs work and what separates reputable providers from ...

Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...

When Coya Davis sought help for her $27,000 debt, she thought she found a lifeline. Instead, she entered a predatory scheme where debt settlement firms “rent” law licenses to charge illegal fees.

While credit cards and other forms of debt can play a legitimate role in helping you manage your cash, they can also get you in over your head. When that happens, debt relief is one way to ease the ...

High credit card balances and steep interest rates are pushing more people to consider debt settlement, but programs are not all the same. As more people look for help, debt settlement programs have ...

The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced Robert Swanger as its new Head of Public Affairs.