"Debt relief" is a broad term, and it can refer to everything from negotiating with your creditors on lower rates and fees to enrolling in a structured debt management program. Each option promises ...

It seems so obvious: Relieve people of medical debt burdens and their mental health and financial profiles will improve. Well, that isn’t always the case, according to a study released April 8 by ...

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Hurricane Helene brought heavy rainfall, intense winds, damaging debris, and flooding to several Southern states on Thursday and Friday. Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 ...

The Southeast continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which killed more than 100 people, devastated homes and has left people scrambling for resources. At least 35 people died in ...

(This story was updated to add new information and to add a video.) The fastest way is, of course, to send money. While there is often an urge to send water, blankets, food and other items, charity ...

A lack of training in how to work with reporters often prevents relief groups from getting the kind of favorable news coverage they depend upon to draw public attention — and attract donations — to ...

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Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time. Communities in and around Pacific Palisades, Malibu, ...