Credit card hardship programs can ease the pressure, but enrolling may come with a serious tradeoff to consider.

A five-figure credit card balance can be tough to tackle, but does it make debt forgiveness a realistic option?

A hardship program can be useful when a smaller payment would give your budget enough room to recover. / Credit: /iStockphoto ...

A credit card hardship program usually costs less for temporary financial challenges such as job loss. Debt management plans can reduce interest charges across multiple accounts, but require monthly ...

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That doesn't necessarily mean your only choices are to keep falling behind on credit card payments or stop paying altogether. Many card issuers offer hardship programs designed to help customers who ...

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If you're struggling to make credit card payments due to a job loss, medical emergency or other financial setback, calling your card issuer might be the last thing on your mind. But it may be one of ...

This September could usher in challenges for borrowers who are already struggling to make progress on their debt.

U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, credit card and auto loan balances. Credit card debt alone reached a record ...