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Can veterans get their credit card debt forgiven?

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Veterans have access to debt relief options, but do any of them meaningfully reduce or eliminate what’s owed? Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images The financial challenges that follow military service rarely make headlines. But the numbers tell a sobering story: Not only do veterans use credit cards more often than civilians, but military families also carry higher … Read more

Can credit card debt be forgiven due to disability?

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Millions of disabled borrowers are trapped by credit card debt they can’t pay, but is forgiveness an option in this situation? Getty Images/iStockphoto Becoming disabled doesn’t just change your health. It also changes your finances, often overnight. Income disappears or shrinks. Medical bills arrive. And the credit card debt that was manageable on a full … Read more