| How to Get Medical Debt Off Your Credit Report in 5 Steps | https://www.moneycrashers.com/how-to-get-medical-debt-off-credit-report/ | 117 | 34 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| 7 Ways to Remove Medical Debt From Your Credit Report | https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/medical-debt/remove-medical-debt-from-credit-report | 100 | 41 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| How One ER Visit Can Wreck Your Credit—And What You Can Do About It | https://www.investopedia.com/how-one-er-visit-can-wreck-your-credit-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-11790987 | 100 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| The best debt relief companies of July 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-debt-relief-companies/ | 99 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| 7 Top Credit Repair Services in San Antonio Ranked for 2024 | https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-812350 | 96 | 50 | 97 | 10 | 95 |
| Medical Bills On Credit Report: Do They Affect Your Credit? | https://www.creditkarma.com/debt/i/how-to-remove-medical-collections-from-credit-reports | 88 | 43 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| Your Credit Is at Risk from Unpaid Medical Bills—Here's How to Safeguard It | https://www.investopedia.com/your-credit-is-at-risk-from-unpaid-medical-bills-here-s-how-to-safeguard-it-11794865 | 88 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| What to Do If You Have Bad Credit and Negative Items | https://credit.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-have-bad-credit-and-negative-items | 88 | 29 | 95 | 24 | 94 |
| Most Americans Get This Wrong About Medical Debt After Death—Don’t Be One of Them | https://www.investopedia.com/medical-debt-when-you-die-11781289 | 88 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Over 25% Of Americans Struggle With Medical Bills—Here’s What to Do | https://www.investopedia.com/over-25-of-americans-struggle-with-medical-bills-here-s-what-to-do-11731263 | 88 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Do Medical Bills Affect Your Credit Score? Consumer Credit Research Shows They Do — But That May be Changing | https://www.badcredit.org/studies/do-medical-bills-affect-your-credit-score/ | 88 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| 401(k) withdrawals are at a record high. Consider these money-saving options first | https://www.cnbc.com/select/401k-hardship-withdrawals/ | 85 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| The CFPB wanted medical debt to be left off credit reports. That's changed under Trump | https://www.npr.org/2025/05/26/nx-s1-5406799/cfpbs-medical-debt-credit-report-lawsuit | 83 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau bans medical debt on credit reports | https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-bans-medical-debt-on-credit-reports/ | 83 | 51 | 97 | 33 | 95 |
| 5 Best Credit Repair Companies of July 2026 | https://money.com/best-credit-repair-companies/ | 82 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| New Legislation Would Strengthen Requirements for Credit Repair Organizations | https://www.acainternational.org/news/new-legislation-would-strengthen-requirements-for-credit-repair-organizations/ | 82 | 27 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| 5 Ways The CFPB Has Advocated For Consumers In The Credit Industry | https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/news/ways-the-cfpb-has-advocated-for-consumers-in-the-credit-industry/ | 82 | 50 | 96 | 21 | 95 |
| How to Remove Collections from Your Credit Report | https://money.com/how-to-remove-collections-from-credit-report/ | 82 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| The credit score system is a scam, but there are ways to play the game and win | https://thegrio.com/2024/03/01/the-credit-score-system-is-a-scam-but-there-are-ways-to-play-the-game-and-win/ | 82 | 33 | 96 | 26 | 95 |
| Quickest Credit Repair Options for July 2026 | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/quick-credit-repair/ | 79 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Best Services for Removing Collections from a Credit Report | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/best-services-for-removing-collections-from-a-credit-report/ | 79 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| 7 Best Online Credit Repair Services in 2026 | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/online-credit-repair-services/ | 79 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest $5K? Here’s What To Know | https://www.investopedia.com/should-you-pay-off-debt-or-invest-usd5k-11784666 | 79 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Can You Trust Brandon Weaver’s Credit Repair Advice? | https://finmasters.com/brandon-weaver-credit-repair/ | 79 | 22 | 95 | 19 | 95 |
| Biden Administration Rule Would Wipe Medical Debt From Credit Reports, Boost Credit Scores | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/medical-debt-banned-from-credit-reports/ | 78 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| Did you have big medical bills last year? They may be tax deductible | https://www.cnbc.com/select/can-i-claim-medical-expenses-on-my-taxes/ | 76 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| New CT law prohibits medical debt reporting to credit agencies | https://ctmirror.org/2024/06/28/ct-medical-debt-credit-score/ | 71 | 32 | 96 | 26 | 95 |
| Medical Debt May Have Just Been Wiped Off Your Credit Report | https://money.com/medical-debt-removed-from-credit-report/ | 71 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| Trump has subdued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. So what does this agency do? | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-what-is-the-cfpb-refunds/ | 71 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Debt.com Review [2026]: Can They Really Help With Your Debt? | https://financebuzz.com/debtcom-review | 69 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| Accredited Debt Relief Review [2026]: Help Getting Out of Debt | https://financebuzz.com/accredited-debt-relief | 69 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| How to Remove Jefferson Capital Systems from Your Credit Report | https://money.com/how-to-remove-jefferson-capital-systems-from-your-credit-report/ | 65 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| New state laws strengthen consumer protections - Sen. Jamie Pedersen | https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/pedersen/2025/06/25/new-state-laws-strengthen-consumer-protections/ | 64 | 53 | 97 | 16 | 94 |
| Can medical debt affect your credit? | https://www.cnbc.com/select/medical-debt-credit-report/ | 63 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Practice Guidance on the Debt Bondage Repair Act | https://refugees.org/practice-guidance-on-the-debt-bondage-repair-act/ | 62 | 25 | 95 | 20 | 95 |
| Rent-A-Center to pay $9M to settle ‘abusive’ debt-collection allegations | https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/debt-collection/rent-a-center-to-pay-9m-to-settle-abusive-debt-collection-allegations/ | 62 | 34 | 95 | 27 | 95 |
| Understand Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion: How Credit Bureaus Operate | https://www.investopedia.com/personal-finance/top-three-credit-bureaus/ | 60 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Stemming From Positivity, Sky Blue Credit Repair Aims For Transparent & Successful Client Experiences | https://www.badcredit.org/sky-blue-credit-repair-client-experiences/ | 60 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| SeedFi Review [2026]: Bad Credit Loans for Smart Borrowers? | https://financebuzz.com/seedfi-review | 60 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| The Truth About the “Credit System Changes” Going Viral Online | https://tbbwmag.com/2026/05/13/credit-system-changes-going-viral/ | 55 | 19 | 96 | 14 | 95 |
| FTC Issues $10.9 Million in Refunds to Victims of Credit Repair Pyramid Scheme | https://www.acainternational.org/news/ftc-issues-10-9-million-in-refunds-to-victims-of-credit-repair-pyramid-scheme/ | 55 | 27 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| Do Medical Bills Affect Your Credit Score? | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/does-medical-debt-affect-credit-score | 55 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| 7 Missed Bills and What They Do To Your Credit Score | https://money.com/how-late-payment-affects-credit-score/ | 55 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| 8 Best Credit Monitoring Services of July 2026 | https://money.com/best-credit-monitoring-services/ | 53 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| Where Does Your Credit Score Stand Compared to the National Average? | https://www.investopedia.com/where-does-your-credit-score-stand-compared-to-the-national-average-11872678 | 53 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Student loans are easier than ever to get discharged in bankruptcy. You should still try these 5 alternatives first | https://www.cnbc.com/select/student-loan-bankruptcy/ | 53 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Best Debt Consolidation Companies of 2026 | https://financebuzz.com/best-debt-consolidation-companies | 53 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| Attention Labcorp patients: You could be eligible for a $35 million class action settlement | https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/amca-data-breach-settlement-83395 | 52 | 15 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| The best credit repair companies of July 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-credit-repair-companies/ | 50 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| How Credit and Mortgage Debt in Your 50s Stack Up Against National Averages | https://www.investopedia.com/how-credit-and-mortgage-debt-in-your-50s-stack-up-against-national-averages-12004354 | 50 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Credit and Mortgage Debt in Your 50s Compared: Where Do You Stand? | https://www.investopedia.com/credit-and-mortgage-debt-in-your-50s-compared-where-do-you-stand-11938690 | 50 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Best Credit Repair Companies in 2026 | https://www.badcredit.org/best-credit-repair-companies/ | 50 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Major Credit Reporting Changes For Medical Bills, Student Loans Could Impact 20 Million People | https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2025/01/10/major-credit-reporting-changes-for-medical-bills-student-loans-could-impact-20-million-people/ | 50 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| Take These 11 Steps to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy | https://www.investopedia.com/take-these-11-steps-to-rebuild-your-credit-after-bankruptcy-11761998 | 50 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Collateral Source Rule: What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/collateral-source-rule.asp | 50 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| 8 Best Credit Repair Services for Credit Cleanup in 2024 | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/credit-repair-services-12084771.html | 50 | 43 | 96 | 10 | 95 |
| GreenPath Financial Wellness Review [2026]: Free Help When You’re Struggling with Debt | https://financebuzz.com/greenpath-financial-wellness-review | 50 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| Fact Sheet: AFREF Coalition Fact Sheet on CFPB Protecting People and Families | https://ourfinancialsecurity.org/resources/fact-sheet-cfpb-protects-people-and-families/ | 46 | 21 | 95 | 16 | 95 |
| Best Companies Like Lexington Law in June 2026 | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/companies-like-lexington-law/ | 46 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Debt relief, credit assistance companies often fail North American consumers, BBB says | https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2023/08/18/debt-relief--credit-assistance-companies-often-fail-north-american-consumers--bbb-says | 46 | 38 | 96 | 34 | 95 |
| On Your Side: Debt relief and credit repair scams | https://www.ky3.com/2023/08/22/your-side-debt-relief-credit-repair-scams/ | 46 | 29 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| Experian Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Company Illegally Reported Medical Debt Incurred by Children | https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/experian-class-action-lawsuit-alleges-company-illegally-reported-medical-debt-incurred-by-children/ | 43 | 34 | 95 | 27 | 95 |
| BadCreditLoans Review 2025: Best Personal Loan Marketplace for Poor Credit Borrowers | https://www.newswire.com/news/badcreditloans-review-2025-best-personal-loan-marketplace-for-poor-22643052 | 43 | 41 | 96 | 16 | 94 |
| Couple offers 'buyer beware' warning about credit repair claims | https://www.ktbs.com/news/arklatex-indepth/couple-offers-buyer-beware-warning-about-credit-repair-claims/article_3c3371e0-3c2c-11e8-8a9c-af4bf08f45eb.html | 43 | 27 | 96 | 4 | 94 |
| When a bad credit rating only gets worse | https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/bad-credit-rating/8790878 | 43 | 55 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| California may move to regulate booming debt settlement industry | https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2021/07/california-debt-settlement/ | 39 | 38 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| RadCred Maryland Report. Credit Score Impact of Unpaid Medical Bills | https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2026/02/radcred-maryland-report-credit-score-impact-of-unpaid-medical-bills/ | 38 | 19 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| Medical debt removed from credit reports in Colorado, but you should double check | https://www.koaa.com/money/consumer/medical-debt-removed-from-credit-reports-in-colorado-but-you-should-double-check | 38 | 27 | 95 | 6 | 94 |
| New federal rule will remove unpaid medical debt from credit reports | https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/new-federal-rule-will-remove-unpaid-medical-debt-from-credit-reports-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-medical-bills-pay-off-lenders-fico-score-models-hospital-legal-challenges | 38 | 26 | 96 | 19 | 95 |
| Consumer watchdog releases potential new rules banning medical debt from consumer credit reports | https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/debt-collection/consumer-watchdog-releases-potential-new-rules-banning-medical-debt-from-consumer-credit-reports/ | 38 | 34 | 95 | 27 | 95 |
| Essential Steps When You Can't Pay Medical Debt | https://www.investopedia.com/personal-finance/medical-debt-what-do-when-you-cant-pay/ | 38 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Massachusetts Plan Would Keep Medical Debt Off Credit Reports | https://www.badcredit.org/news/massachusetts-plan-would-keep-medical-debt-off-credit-reports/amp/ | 38 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| How Much Debt Makes Someone Undateable? What Most Americans Say About Financial Red Flags | https://www.investopedia.com/when-dating-how-much-debt-is-too-much-for-most-americans-11971866 | 36 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Best Debt Consolidation Loans in July 2026 | https://www.lendingtree.com/debt-consolidation/ | 34 | 45 | 97 | 9 | 94 |
| Your credit score is essential to obtain a good mortgage — here's how to boost your score before you apply for a loan | https://www.cnbc.com/select/how-to-boost-credit-score-before-you-apply-to-mortgage/ | 34 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Compliance Dates for Consumer and Small Business Financial Services | https://www.huschblackwell.com/newsandinsights/mark-your-calendars-2026-compliance-dates-for-consumer-and-small-business-financial-services | 33 | 34 | 96 | 6 | 95 |
| Beware Companies Selling Credit ‘Repair’ Services (Published 2023) | https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/your-money/credit-score-repair.html | 33 | 68 | 97 | 35 | 96 |
| BBB: Beware of debt relief and credit repair scams | https://fox59.com/news/bbb-beware-of-debt-relief-and-credit-repair-scams/ | 33 | 35 | 96 | 29 | 95 |
| Credit repair statistics 2026 | https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/credit-repair-statistics.html | 33 | 47 | 97 | 7 | 95 |
| The Big, Empty Promises of the Ballooning Credit-Repair Industry | https://newrepublic.com/article/192064/big-empty-promises-ballooning-credit-repair-industry | 33 | 42 | 96 | 39 | 95 |
| Trump administration sued ‘credit repair’ companies. California legislators should take note | https://calmatters.org/uncategorized/2019/07/credit-repair/ | 33 | 38 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| Check Your Credit Score for Free Whenever You Want With These 7 Services (But There’s a Catch) | https://www.investopedia.com/check-your-credit-score-for-free-whenever-you-want-with-these-services-but-theres-a-catch-11775888 | 33 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Credit Repair Services for Veterans in 2026 | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/credit-repair-for-veterans/ | 33 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Sky Blue Credit Repair Review 2025 | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/sky-blue-credit-repair-review | 33 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| Lousy credit? Know that ‘credit repair’ services are often scammers | https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article159464059.html | 33 | 49 | 97 | 8 | 95 |
| Just Released: Cleaning Up Collections | https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2018/08/just-released-cleaning-up-collections/ | 33 | 45 | 96 | 31 | 95 |
| Best tax relief companies of July 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-tax-relief/ | 33 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Best Credit Repair Companies of June 2026 | https://fortunly.com/financial-services/credit-repair-companies/ | 33 | 35 | 96 | 27 | 95 |
| Credit Repair Cost: Best Services & Pricing in 2026 | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/credit-repair-cost/ | 33 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Credit Report Charge-Off Removal Services in 2026 | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/credit-report-charge-off-removal-services/ | 33 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Best credit repair companies of 2022: Top 5 credit fix services today | https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/160145-best-credit-repair-companies/ | 33 | 36 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| How to File a Complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) | https://www.moneycrashers.com/file-complaint-cfpb-consumer-financial-protection-bureau/ | 33 | 34 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| She had to fight for help with medical bills. A new California bill could make it easier | https://calmatters.org/health/2025/07/medical-debt-relief-hospitals/ | 32 | 38 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| Surge in credit report lawsuits has banks, credit agencies scrambling | https://www.americanbanker.com/news/surge-in-credit-report-lawsuits-has-banks-credit-agencies-scrambling | 32 | 42 | 96 | 5 | 94 |
| 5 Best Debt Relief Companies of July 2026 | https://money.com/best-debt-relief-companies/ | 31 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| Trim Review: Pros, Cons & Is It Worth It | https://finmasters.com/trim-review/ | 30 | 22 | 95 | 19 | 95 |
| Mainers among millions benefiting from new federal rule on medical debt | https://mainebeacon.com/mainers-among-millions-benefiting-from-new-federal-rule-on-medical-debt/ | 29 | 16 | 95 | 10 | 95 |
| Church says it paid off $5 million in medical debt for 5,555 families | https://abcnews.com/US/california-church-paid-off-million-medical-debt-5555/story?id=67883174 | 29 | 48 | 96 | 53 | 95 |
| New federal regulation empowers human trafficking survivors with credit repair support | https://afro.com/new-federal-regulation-empowers-human-trafficking-survivors-with-credit-repair-support/ | 29 | 26 | 95 | 20 | 95 |
| 25 Fast Facts About Credit Reports & Scores | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/fast-facts-about-credit-reports-and-scores/ | 29 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Ebony Burroughs Repaired Her Credit, Now Shows Others How | https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2020/03/ebony-burroughs-repaired-her-credit-now-shows-others-how/ | 29 | 20 | 95 | 0 | 94 |
| Here's a better way to think about emergency funds if you're stuck in debt and stressed out | https://www.cnbc.com/select/how-to-build-emergency-fund-while-in-debt/ | 27 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| TRW Frequently Asked Questions | https://www.newschannel10.com/story/11885592/trw-frequently-asked-questions/ | 25 | 23 | 95 | 0 | 94 |
| Medical Debt, Credit Impact and Options to Deal with It | https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/learn/pay-medical-debt | 24 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| Experts weigh whether CFPB database tweaks help or hurt | https://www.americanbanker.com/news/experts-weigh-whether-cfpb-database-tweaks-help-or-hurt | 22 | 42 | 96 | 5 | 94 |
| Overwhelmed by Debt? | The Best Debt Relief Companies to Know About in 2025 | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/best-debt-management-settlement-services | 20 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| How To Check Your Credit Score | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/how-to-check-your-credit-score/ | 20 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| Best National Debt Relief Programs | https://www.badcredit.org/how-to/debt-relief-programs/ | 20 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| A Los Angeles church is paying off $5.3 million of medical debt in its community | https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/24/us/church-medical-debt-payoff-trnd | 19 | 63 | 97 | 32 | 96 |
| 5 Reasons to Never Pay Doctor or Hospital Bills With a Medical Credit Card or Loan | https://www.consumerreports.org/money/medical-billing/dont-pay-healthcare-bills-with-a-medical-credit-card-or-loan-a1139879069/ | 19 | 51 | 97 | 18 | 95 |
| Is all debt bad? Are card balances good? Busting top credit myths | https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/consumer/credit-myths-busted/3824585/ | 19 | 37 | 96 | 7 | 94 |
| How to tackle past due medical debt | https://www.kvue.com/article/money/magnify-money/how-to-tackle-past-due-medical-debt/285-417021596 | 19 | 34 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Army Veteran uses Tik Tok to help others repair their credit | https://www.wbko.com/2021/08/11/army-veteran-uses-tik-tok-help-others-repair-their-credit/ | 19 | 21 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| UCHealth named in lawsuit for alleged illegal tactics to sue for medical debt, says it would be "optically bad" to use company name | https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/uchealth-lawsuit-collections-medical-debts-credit-service-company-optically-bad-low-income-patients-colorado-nonprofit-hospitals/ | 19 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Christian Assembly Church Says It Paid Off Medical Debt for LA Families | https://www.businessinsider.com/christian-assembly-church-paid-off-medical-debt-la-families-2019-12 | 19 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| Medical Bills and Minors - What You Need to Know | https://credit.com/blog/medical-bills-and-minors-what-you-need-to-know-63624 | 19 | 29 | 95 | 24 | 94 |
| Want to Buy & Forgive Debt Like John Oliver? Not So Fast | https://credit.com/blog/john-oliver-follow-up-146870 | 19 | 29 | 95 | 24 | 94 |
| Understanding Re-Aging Debt: Legality & Prevention Tips | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/reaging-debt.asp | 19 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Church pays off $5.3 million in medical debt for 5,555 struggling families | https://nypost.com/2019/12/23/church-pays-off-5-3-million-in-medical-debt-for-5555-struggling-families/ | 19 | 56 | 97 | 49 | 96 |
| Can Medical Debts Prevent You From Getting a Job? | https://credit.com/blog/can-medical-debts-prevent-you-from-getting-a-job | 19 | 29 | 95 | 24 | 94 |
| National Debt Relief™ Works with Creditors to Reach Settlements, Eliminate Debt, and Help Clients Achieve Financial Independence | https://www.badcredit.org/news/national-debt-relief-works-with-creditors-to-settle-debt/ | 19 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| How Nicolas Cage Wildly Spent a $150 Million Fortune | https://financebuzz.com/finance-nicolas-cage-buying-spree | 19 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| Have medical debt? Anything already paid or under $500 should no longer be on your credit report | https://www.consumerfinance.gov/archive/blog/medical-debt-anything-already-paid-or-under-500-should-no-longer-be-on-your-credit-report/ | 18 | 51 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| I Was in a Coma and Couldn't Pay My Credit Card Bills. Here’s What Happened. | https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/learn/i-was-in-a-coma-and-couldnt-pay-my-credit-card-bills | 18 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| How to Fight Back When Contacted by a Debt Collector for a Medical Bill | https://www.consumerreports.org/money/debt-collection/fight-when-contacted-by-a-debt-collector-for-medical-bill-a8932597676/ | 18 | 51 | 97 | 18 | 95 |
| Arizona patients call for change after receiving unwanted medical credit cards | https://www.azfamily.com/2025/04/25/arizona-patients-call-change-after-receiving-unwanted-medical-credit-cards/ | 18 | 36 | 96 | 1 | 94 |
| 6 Credit-Building Apps That Will Actually Move Your Score in 2026 | https://thecollegeinvestor.com/38589/best-credit-building-apps/ | 17 | 30 | 95 | 25 | 95 |
| Freedom Debt Relief vs. National Debt Relief [2026]: The Pros and Cons of Each | https://financebuzz.com/national-debt-relief-vs-freedom-debt-relief | 17 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| Does Medical Debt Affect Your Credit Score? | https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/medical-debt/medical-debt-credit-score | 17 | 41 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| Achieving a Perfect 850 Credit Score: Steps and Benefits | https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/080615/highest-credit-score-it-possible-get-it.asp | 17 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Best Credit Repair Companies for July 2026 | https://www.investopedia.com/the-best-credit-repair-companies-8763909 | 17 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Credit Report Error Complaints Surge. Here’s Why You Should Check Yours. | https://www.consumerreports.org/money/credit-scores-reports/credit-report-error-complaints-surge-check-your-report-a1194343465/ | 17 | 51 | 97 | 18 | 95 |
| Best Credit Repair Companies in the US 2025 (Rankings Released) | https://www.scottcoop.com/markets/stocks.php?article=accwirecq-2025-6-30-best-credit-repair-companies-in-the-us-2025-rankings-released | 17 | 13 | 95 | 3 | 93 |
| The Average Credit Score in Your 30s and 40s—How Do You Compare? | https://www.investopedia.com/the-average-credit-score-in-your-30s-and-40s-how-do-you-compare-11947189 | 17 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| 5 personal loan lenders that accept applicants with credit scores below 670 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/personal-loan-lenders-credit-score-below-670/ | 17 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| 10 Best Credit Repair Companies | https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-best-credit-repair-companies-104951322.html | 17 | 69 | 97 | 53 | 96 |
| 10 Reasons to Say No to Credit | https://www.investopedia.com/articles/younginvestors/08/purchase-financing.asp | 17 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Should You Freeze Your Credit During A Divorce? | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/credit-freeze-during-divorce/ | 17 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| The No. 1 rule on how to prioritize your bills | https://www.cnbc.com/select/how-to-prioritize-your-bills/ | 17 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| 10 best 0% APR credit cards of July 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-zero-interest-credit-cards/ | 17 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Best Credit Repair Companies in October 2024 | https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-credit-repair-companies | 17 | 43 | 96 | 11 | 95 |
| 5 Essential Steps to Take When Your Emergency Fund Runs Out | https://www.investopedia.com/when-your-emergency-fund-runs-out-11701907 | 17 | 58 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| Credit Saint Review 2025 | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/credit-saint-credit-repair-review | 17 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| These 5 expenses are contributing the most to credit card debt this year, survey finds | https://www.cnbc.com/select/expenses-contributing-most-to-credit-card-debt/ | 17 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| The Lifetime Value Of A Good Credit Score | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/value-of-a-good-credit-score/ | 17 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| What Is A Good Credit Score and Why It Matters | https://finmasters.com/good-credit-score/ | 17 | 22 | 95 | 19 | 95 |
| How To Get Rent Payments Added To Your Credit Report | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/rent-reporting/ | 17 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| The best credit unions to join in 2026, based on your banking needs | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-credit-unions-to-join-in-2026-according-to-your-needs/ | 17 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Bankruptcy Pros and Cons: Don’t Declare Until You Read This | https://financebuzz.com/bankruptcy-pros-and-cons | 17 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| Experian Boost Review 2026 | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/experian-boost-review/ | 17 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| The Credit Pros Credit Repair Review 2025 | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/the-credit-pros-review | 17 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| The Zebra Helps Consumers Select the Best Auto, Home, and Rental Policies from 100+ Insurers | https://www.badcredit.org/news/the-zebra-offers-comparison-shopping-for-insurance/ | 17 | 27 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| How To Stop Reliant Capital Solutions And Repair Your Credit | https://finmasters.com/reliant-capital-solutions/ | 17 | 22 | 95 | 19 | 95 |
| Healing a Wounded Credit Score (Published 2011) | https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/your-money/19money.html | 17 | 68 | 97 | 35 | 96 |
| How to Pay Off Medical Debt | https://www.aarp.org/money/personal-finance/pay-off-medical-debt/ | 15 | 53 | 97 | 22 | 95 |
| How medical debt impacts your credit (and what you can do about it) | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-medical-debt-impacts-credit-what-to-do-about-it/ | 15 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Trump Voters Wanted Relief From Medical Bills. For Millions, the Bills Are About To Get Bigger. | https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/medical-debt-trump-policies-little-relief/ | 15 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| Will Pay-for-Delete Improve My Credit Score? | https://money.usnews.com/credit-cards/articles/will-pay-for-delete-improve-my-credit-score | 15 | 56 | 97 | 41 | 95 |
| Governor Josh Stein Hosts Roundtable on Medical Debt Relief Highlighting Benefits for Millions of North Carolinians | https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/05/governor-josh-stein-hosts-roundtable-medical-debt-relief-highlighting-benefits-millions-north | 14 | 46 | 96 | 26 | 95 |
| NC’s medical debt relief program has wiped out $6.5B owed, exceeding expectations | https://ncnewsline.com/2025/10/13/ncs-medical-debt-relief-program-has-wiped-out-6-5b-owed-exceeding-expectations/ | 14 | 29 | 95 | 22 | 95 |
| Debt Settlement Market Size, Share, Growth, Analysis, Report, 2034 | https://straitsresearch.com/report/debt-settlement-market | 14 | 37 | 96 | 31 | 95 |
| Best Debt Settlement Companies Of 2026 | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/debt-relief/best-debt-relief-companies/ | 14 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| Health Care Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program | https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-health-care-provider-loan-forgiveness | 14 | 57 | 97 | 11 | 95 |
| Attorney General Secures $1.5 Million In Medical Debt Relief From Collection Agency | https://seattlemedium.com/washington-ag-secures-medical-debt-relief/ | 14 | 21 | 95 | 17 | 95 |
| ApolloMD Surpasses $1.5 Billion in Patient Debt Relief | https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/04/3286864/0/en/apollomd-surpasses-1-5-billion-in-patient-debt-relief-through-ongoing-partnership-with-cascade365-coordinated-by-undue-medical-debt.html | 14 | 59 | 97 | 33 | 95 |
| Mayor Adams Cancels Nearly $135 Million in Medical Debt for Working-Class New Yorkers, Celebrates Opening of Eight New Financial Empowerment Centers at Select NYC Health + Hospitals Locations to Help New Yorkers Avoid Future Medical Debt | https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2025/10/mayor-adams-cancels-nearly--135-million-in-medical-debt-for-work | 14 | 53 | 97 | 26 | 95 |
| ECU Health collaborates again with Undue Medical Debt to eliminate medical debt for eligible low-income patients | https://www.ecuhealth.org/ecu-health-collaborates-again-with-undue-medical-debt-to-eliminate-medical-debt-for-eligible-low-income-patients/ | 14 | 22 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| New Mexico expands medical school debt repayment to help doctor shortage | https://sourcenm.com/briefs/new-mexico-expands-medical-school-debt-repayment-to-help-doctor-shortage/ | 14 | 24 | 96 | 17 | 95 |
| National Debt Relief Review 2026 | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/debt-relief/national-debt-relief-review/ | 14 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| Health care loan repayment expands to address doctor shortage - Record expansion part of strategy to add health providers in NM | https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2026/05/26/health-care-loan-repayment-expands-to-address-doctor-shortage-record-expansion-part-of-strategy-to-add-health-providers-in-nm/ | 14 | - | - | 4 | 95 |
| 5 medical debt relief options that actually work | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-debt-relief-options-that-actually-work/ | 14 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Verizon Expands Medical Debt Relief Program for Veterans | https://themilitarywallet.com/verizon-expands-medical-debt-relief-program-veterans/ | 14 | 22 | 95 | 20 | 94 |
| Can debt relief help with unpaid medical bills? What experts say | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-debt-relief-help-with-unpaid-medical-bills-what-experts-say/ | 14 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Atlanta church announces $1M medical debt relief | https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-church-announces-1m-medical-debt-relief | 14 | 35 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Ford proposes medical debt relief program if elected Nevada governor | https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/feb/12/ford-proposes-medical-debt-relief-program-if-elect/ | 14 | 35 | 96 | 29 | 95 |
| "I thought it was a scam.": Local Marine veteran receives surprise medical debt relief | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/i-thought-it-was-a-scam-local-marine-veteran-receives-surprise-medical-debt-relief | 14 | 30 | 95 | 0 | 94 |
| Trump team takes aim at state laws shielding consumers’ credit scores from medical debt | https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/01/trump-state-laws-credit-scores-medical-debt/ | 13 | 43 | 96 | 5 | 94 |
| Investigation: Many U.S. hospitals sue patients for debts or threaten their credit | https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/12/21/1144491711/investigation-many-u-s-hospitals-sue-patients-for-debts-or-threaten-their-credit | 13 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Free Debt Counseling from GreenPath | https://www.becu.org/news/greenpath-debt-management-support | 13 | 28 | 96 | 11 | 95 |
| What Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)? | https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/learn/what-is-cfpb | 13 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| A rule lifting medical debt from credit scores was voided. What will change? | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/07/22/medical-debt-credit-scores/ | 12 | 72 | 97 | 29 | 95 |
| How Long Do Collections Stay on Your Credit Reports? | https://www.creditkarma.com/credit/i/long-collections-credit-report | 12 | 43 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| Governor signs Riccelli bill to remove medical debt from credit score reporting - Sen. Marcus Riccelli | https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/riccelli/2025/04/22/governor-signs-riccelli-bill-to-remove-medical-debt-from-credit-score-reporting/ | 12 | 53 | 97 | 16 | 94 |
| Healthcare Insights: How Medical Debt Is Crushing 100 Million Americans | https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/scheinman-institute/blog/healthcare-insights/healthcare-insights-how-medical-debt-crushing-100-million-americans | 12 | 59 | 97 | 13 | 94 |
| AARP Is Fighting to Keep Medical Debt Off Credit Reports | https://www.aarp.org/advocacy/medical-debt-credit-reports/ | 12 | 53 | 97 | 22 | 95 |
| The Federal Rule on Medical Debt | https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2025/feb/federal-rule-on-medical-debt | 12 | 40 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| How To Pay a Debt in Collections | https://www.creditkarma.com/debt/i/how-to-pay-debt-collection-agency | 12 | 43 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| New rules will ban medical debt from your credit report | https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/01/07/nx-s1-5251282/medical-debt-credit-score-cfpb-rule | 12 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Credit Checks in Hiring: Key Issues for Financial Services Employers After Medical Debt Reporting Restrictions | https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/credit-checks-hiring-key-issues-financial-services-employers-after-medical-debt-reporting-restrictions | 12 | 29 | 95 | 3 | 94 |
| Get the Facts: Medical debt remains on credit reports after judge blocks Biden-era rule | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/get-the-facts-medical-debt-remains-on-credit-reports-after-judge-blocks-biden-era-rule/65416044 | 12 | 33 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| The burden of medical debt in the United States | https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/the-burden-of-medical-debt-in-the-united-states/ | 12 | 35 | 96 | 2 | 94 |
| How Can Congress Solve the Medical Debt Crisis in America? | https://www.ajmc.com/view/how-can-congress-solve-the-medical-debt-crisis-in-america- | 12 | 39 | 96 | 6 | 94 |
| The $1.3 billion-plus problem: Explaining medical debt in Colorado | https://coloradonewsline.com/2024/04/03/the-1-3-billion-plus-problem-explaining-medical-debt-in-colorado/ | 12 | 27 | 96 | 19 | 95 |
| Colorado leads on medical debt protections, even as health care costs remain ‘out of control’ | https://coloradonewsline.com/2024/03/11/colorado-leads-on-medical-debt-protections/ | 12 | 27 | 96 | 19 | 95 |
| With Millions Expected to Lose Coverage, States Look for New Ways to Prevent Medical Debt | https://tradeoffs.org/2026/06/25/with-millions-expected-to-lose-coverage-states-look-for-new-ways-to-prevent-medical-debt/ | 12 | 21 | 96 | 11 | 95 |
| Medical debt will be erased from credit reports for all Americans under new federal rule | https://19thnews.org/2025/01/medical-debt-credit-reports-federal-rule-kamala-harris/ | 12 | 35 | 96 | 28 | 95 |
| The paradox of medical debt relief | https://lowninstitute.org/the-paradox-of-medical-debt-relief/ | 12 | 22 | 96 | 15 | 95 |
| Medical debt dropped from credit scores: Here's how you can make sure it's removed from your report | https://abc7news.com/post/medical-debt-removal-credit-score-report/12469892/ | 12 | 39 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| Medical debt erased for 1,257 Kentuckians. Now let’s improve patient protections. | https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/07/15/medical-debt-erased-for-1257-kentuckians-now-lets-improve-patient-protections/ | 12 | 21 | 95 | 14 | 95 |
| Trump Administration Moves to Overrule State Laws Protecting Credit Reports From Medical Debt | https://news.wttw.com/2025/10/29/trump-administration-moves-overrule-state-laws-protecting-credit-reports-medical-debt | 12 | 46 | 97 | 29 | 95 |
| New protections from medical billing errors, other medical debt problems | https://pirg.org/edfund/articles/new-protections-from-medical-billing-errors-other-medical-debt-problems/ | 12 | 37 | 96 | 36 | 95 |
| Good News: After July 1, Medical Debt is Taken Off the Credit Reports For Millions of People! | https://communitycatalyst.org/posts/good-news-after-july-1-medical-debt-is-taken-off-the-credit-reports-for-millions-of-people/ | 12 | 24 | 95 | 19 | 94 |
| Medical Collection Removals Have Little Impact on FICO Scores | https://www.fico.com/blogs/medical-collection-removals-have-little-impact-fico-scores | 12 | 41 | 96 | 10 | 94 |
| The US Medical Debt Crisis: Catastrophic Costs of Insufficient Health Coverage | https://rooseveltinstitute.org/publications/medical-debt/ | 12 | 28 | 95 | 21 | 95 |
| Is It Even Worth Paying Medical Debt Under $500 if It Doesn't Hurt Your Credit Anymore? | https://money.com/paying-medical-debt-under-500-dollars/ | 12 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| OPINION: Medical debt is crushing Nevadans. Here's an Rx to fix it | https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/opinion-medical-debt-is-crushing-nevadans-heres-an-rx-to-fix-it | 12 | 30 | 96 | 24 | 95 |
| Biden Administration Bans Unpaid Medical Bills From Appearing On Credit Reports. What That Means for Consumers | https://news.wttw.com/2025/01/07/biden-administration-bans-unpaid-medical-bills-appearing-credit-reports-what-means | 12 | 46 | 97 | 29 | 95 |
| That medical debt is probably gonna stay on your credit report | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/right-on-the-money/medical-debt-will-probably-stay-on-your-credit-report/287-db50bf61-1e00-4aee-8be3-75265e4ace97 | 12 | 40 | 96 | 6 | 95 |
| New VA rule relieves financial distress for thousands of veterans with medical bills | https://www.consumerfinance.gov/archive/blog/new-va-rule-relieves-financial-distress-for-thousands-of-veterans-with-medical-bills/ | 12 | 51 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| What Medical Debt Cancellation Teaches Us About Our Failing Health-Care System | https://rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/what-medical-debt-cancellation-teaches-us/ | 12 | 28 | 95 | 21 | 95 |
| Across North Carolina, Medical Debt Exacts a Heavy Toll | https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/north-carolina-medical-debt-credit-scores-reports/ | 12 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| State lawmakers find America’s medical debt problem ‘can no longer be ignored’ | https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/07/state-lawmakers-america-medical-debt-00114330 | 12 | 55 | 97 | 15 | 95 |
| VP Harris announces first steps to remove medical debt from people's credit scores | https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/vp-harris-announces-first-steps-to-remove-medical-debt-from-peoples-credit-scores | 12 | 56 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Medical debt remains on credit reports after Biden-era rule tossed by judge | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/07/15/biden-medical-debt-rule-tossed-trump/85205733007/ | 12 | 62 | 97 | 43 | 95 |
| What if canceling people’s medical debt doesn’t help them? | https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/24146373/medical-bills-debt-relief-credit-score-health-care | 12 | 57 | 97 | 42 | 95 |
| Sick and struggling to pay, 100 million people in the U.S. live with medical debt | https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/06/16/1104679219/medical-bills-debt-investigation | 12 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| New CFPB Rule Keeps Medical Debt Off Credit Reports: What You Need to Know | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/new-cfpb-rule-keeps-medical-debt-off-credit-reports-what-you-need-to-know/ | 12 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election | https://www.opb.org/article/2024/12/03/medical-debt-fight-pivots-to-the-states-after-trumps-election/ | 12 | 39 | 96 | 5 | 94 |
| ‘Forced into homelessness.’ Across North Carolina, medical debt exacts a heavy toll | https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article292418939.html | 12 | 47 | 97 | 2 | 94 |
| Settled medical debt is now dropping off credit reports — here's how to check your record and make sure it's right | https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/01/settled-medical-debt-is-coming-off-credit-reports-how-to-check-yours.html | 12 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Past-due medical debt a problem, especially for black Americans | https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/past-due-medical-debt-problem-especially-black-americans | 12 | 47 | 97 | 10 | 95 |
| The GOP Budget: Tax Cuts for the Wealthy and More Medical Debt for Everyone Else | https://rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/the-gop-budget-tax-cuts/ | 12 | 28 | 95 | 21 | 95 |
| Lessons from Germany to help solve the U.S. medical debt crisis | https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/12/14/1142601526/lessons-from-germany-to-help-solve-the-u-s-medical-debt-crisis | 12 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| How credit scores are evolving to improve access to credit | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/credit-scores-evolving-medical-debt-recurring-bills-2023/507-6e12d0c1-8ed5-4984-b13d-a89eaec07f0b | 12 | 32 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Medical Debt May Soon Be Wiped From Your Credit Report | https://www.verywellhealth.com/medical-debt-credit-report-8665631 | 12 | 50 | 97 | 9 | 94 |
| America's big consumer medical debt problem | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/29/america-medical-debt-problem | 12 | 56 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Does Paying a Collections Account Help Your Credit? | https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/learn/pay-collections-help-credit | 12 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| Stuck with a big medical bill? Here's what to know about paying it off. | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paying-medical-bills/ | 12 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Double Shifts, Credit Card Debt, and Family Loans When Twins Were Born Early | https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/diagnosis-debt-investigation-childbirth-nicu/ | 12 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| What Is a Delinquent Account? | https://www.creditkarma.com/credit/i/what-is-a-delinquent-account | 12 | 43 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| Debt Collectors Will Be Able to Contact You on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter | https://www.consumerreports.org/money/debt-collection/debt-collectors-will-be-able-to-contact-you-on-facebook-instagram-twitter-a5362170249/ | 12 | 51 | 97 | 18 | 95 |
| Whitmer spotlights literacy, housing, medical debt in final State of the State | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/25/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-final-state-of-the-state-speech-highlights/88829860007/ | 12 | 41 | 96 | 9 | 95 |
| LifeStance Health: Vulnerable Mental Health Patients Burdened with Unwarranted Medical Debt from Company’s Billing Practices, Errors, and High Fees | https://thecapitolforum.com/lifestance-health-vulnerable-mental-health-patients-burdened-with-unwarranted-medical-debt-from-companys-billing-practices-errors-and-high-fees/ | 12 | 24 | 95 | 17 | 95 |
| 6 Surefire Ways To Fix Your Credit | https://hermoney.com/borrow/credit-scores/6-surefire-ways-to-fix-your-credit/ | 12 | 27 | 95 | 23 | 95 |
| NerdWallet names Freedom Debt Relief the best debt settlement company for customer-first features | https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/articles/nerdwallet-names-freedom-debt-relief-182700330.html | 11 | 69 | 97 | 53 | 96 |
| The Best Debt Settlement Companies (2026 Guide) | https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/debt-settlement/ | 11 | 47 | 97 | 7 | 95 |
| Freedom Debt Relief for Debt Settlement: 2026 Review | https://www.nerdwallet.com/personal-loans/learn/freedom-debt-relief-debt-settlement | 11 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| Accredited Debt Relief Review 2026 | https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/debt-settlement/reviews/accredited-debt-relief | 11 | 56 | 97 | 41 | 95 |
| Minnesota Attorney General Shuts Down Debt Settlement Companies | https://www.consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com/2024/10/minnesota-attorney-general-shuts-down-debt-settlement-companies/ | 11 | 25 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| New Jersey Legislature Passes Medical Debt Relief Act | https://www.consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com/2024/07/new-jersey-legislature-passes-medical-debt-relief-act/ | 11 | 25 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Debt Settlement Market Size to Hit USD 19.33 Billion by 2035 | https://www.precedenceresearch.com/debt-settlement-market | 11 | 43 | 96 | 6 | 94 |
| Washington settles with debt collection agency requiring $1.5M in medical debt relief | https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/washington-settles-with-debt-collection-5444971/ | 11 | 45 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| CFPB Shuts Down Commonwealth Financial Systems for Illegal Debt Collection Practices | https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-shuts-down-commonwealth-financial-systems-for-illegal-debt-collection-practices/ | 11 | 51 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| The 10 Largest Debt Consolidation Companies | https://smartasset.com/personal-loans/the-10-largest-debt-consolidation-companies | 11 | 40 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| How to apply for debt relief: debt settlement qualifications, fees and more | https://www.cnbc.com/select/how-to-qualify-for-debt-relief/ | 11 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| N.C.’s new medical debt relief plan: 11 must-dos for hospitals | https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/08/13/nc-medical-debt-relief-plan-11-hospitalmust-dos-for-hospitals/ | 11 | 27 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| Blockbuster Deal Will Wipe Out $30 Billion in Medical Debt. Even Backers Say It’s Not Enough. | https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/undue-medical-debt-blockbuster-deal-relief-billions/ | 11 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| Josh Shapiro calls on PA Senate to pass medical debt relief legislation | https://www.cityandstatepa.com/policy/2024/04/josh-shapiro-calls-pa-senate-pass-medical-debt-relief-legislation/395426/ | 11 | 23 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| CFPB Takes Action Against Phoenix Financial Services for Illegal Medical Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Practices | https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-takes-action-against-phoenix-financial-services-for-illegal-medical-debt-collection-and-credit-reporting-practices/ | 11 | 51 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Renton Collections must pay $1.5 million in medical debt relief | https://www.kentreporter.com/2026/04/15/renton-collections-must-pay-1-5-million-in-medical-debt-relief/ | 11 | 17 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Debt Settlement: How Paying Less Than You Owe Actually Works | https://www.nerdwallet.com/personal-loans/learn/how-does-debt-settlement-work | 11 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| Medical debt relief: A promising tactic, but deeper change needed | https://policymattersohio.org/research/medical-debt-relief-a-promising-tactic-but-deeper-change-needed/ | 11 | 18 | 95 | 13 | 95 |
| Forbes Advisor Names National Debt Relief the Best Debt Relief Company for 2026 | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/forbes-advisor-names-national-debt-relief-the-best-debt-relief-company-for-2026-302731297.html | 11 | 64 | 97 | 18 | 95 |
| Freedom Debt Relief review: Everything to know | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/freedom-debt-relief-review-everything-to-know/ | 11 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Mark Your Calendars: 2025 Compliance Dates for Key Consumer and Small Business Financial Services Regulations | https://www.huschblackwell.com/newsandinsights/mark-your-calendars-2025-compliance-dates-for-key-consumer-and-small-business-financial-services-regulations | 11 | 34 | 96 | 6 | 95 |
| National Debt Relief tops Forbes Advisor's Best Debt Relief And Settlement Companies of 2025 | https://state-journal.com/2025/07/08/national-debt-relief-tops-forbes-advisors-best-debt-relief-and-settlement-companies-of-2025/ | 11 | 23 | 96 | 4 | 95 |
| US medical debt financing groups vie to be ‘solution’ to struggling rural hospitals | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/financing-groups-rural-hospitals-us | 11 | 66 | 97 | 31 | 95 |
| Can a debt collector refuse my settlement offer? | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-a-debt-collector-refuse-my-settlement-offer/ | 11 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| For Cumberland residents burdened by medical debt, relief may be on the way | https://www.cityviewnc.com/stories/for-cumberland-residents-burdened-by-medical-debt-relief-may-be-on-the-way/ | 11 | 13 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Debt Relief Programs: Options To Reduce Debt | https://www.credible.com/personal-finance/debt-relief-programs | 11 | 27 | 95 | 5 | 94 |
| Minnesota Attorney General’s Office reaches settlement with Mayo Clinic over charity care debt collection | https://www.kttc.com/2025/03/14/minnesota-attorney-generals-office-reaches-settlement-with-mayo-clinic-over-charity-care-debt-collection/ | 11 | 24 | 96 | 8 | 95 |
| Which states prohibit wage garnishment by debt collectors? | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/which-states-prohibit-wage-garnishment-by-debt-collectors/ | 11 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| What is the lowest amount debt collectors will settle for? What experts say | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-the-lowest-amount-debt-collectors-will-settle-for-what-experts-say/ | 11 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Mayor Adams, Student Loan Benefits Company Summer Launch Partnership to Help Wipe out Estimated $360 Million in Student Loan Debt for 100,000 Public Servants | https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2025/05/mayor-adams-student-loan-benefits-company-summer-launch-partnership-help-wipe-out-estimated | 11 | 53 | 97 | 26 | 95 |
| Medical Debt Is Being Erased in Ohio and Illinois. Is Your Town Next? (Published 2022) | https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/us/toledo-medical-debt-relief.html | 11 | 68 | 97 | 35 | 96 |
| Over $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in North Carolina: Gov. Stein, NCDHHS | https://wlos.com/news/local/over-6-billion-dollars-medical-debt-relief-program-erased-north-carolina-governor-josh-stein-ncdhhs-department-health-human-services-dev-sangvai-announcement-medicaid | 11 | 29 | 96 | 24 | 95 |
| Medical Debt in Tennessee: 12 Options for State Policymakers | https://sycamoretn.org/medical-debt-policy-options/ | 11 | 14 | 94 | 10 | 94 |
| Cincinnati plans to forgive $134M in residents' medical debt | https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2024-08-29/cincinnati-forgive-residents-medical-debt | 11 | 37 | 96 | 12 | 95 |
| AI-backed patient financing firm portrays payment plans as healthcare solution amid consumer group’s warnings | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/25/payzen-medical-debt-company-payment-plans | 11 | 66 | 97 | 31 | 95 |
| All 99 NC hospitals register for medical debt relief program in huge win for patients | https://www.wral.com/archive/21574041/ | 11 | 41 | 96 | 12 | 95 |
| Medical bankruptcy: What it is, what it means, and why it's so common in the United States | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/medical-bankruptcies | 11 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| Accredited Debt Relief for Debt Settlement: 2026 Review | https://www.nerdwallet.com/personal-loans/learn/accredited-debt-relief-debt-settlement | 11 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| Florida Debt Relief: Programs for Florida Residents | https://www.miamiherald.com/banks/debt/florida-debt-relief-programs/ | 11 | 49 | 97 | 8 | 95 |
| National Debt Relief for Debt Settlement: 2026 Review | https://www.nerdwallet.com/personal-loans/learn/national-debt-relief-debt-settlement | 11 | 49 | 97 | 14 | 95 |
| MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group | https://apnews.com/article/mackenzie-scott-donation-undue-medical-debt-8d31a181ae26c4ff283fb63d6520d752 | 11 | 59 | 97 | 53 | 96 |
| Mission Accomplished: Born Primitive and Black Rifle Coffee Company Surpass Veterans Day Debt Relief Goal, Eliminate $34 Million in Veteran Medical Debt | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mission-accomplished-born-primitive-and-black-rifle-coffee-company-surpass-veterans-day-debt-relief-goal-eliminate-34-million-in-veteran-medical-debt-302622444.html | 11 | 64 | 97 | 18 | 95 |
| Freedom Debt Relief Review | https://money.com/freedom-debt-relief-review/ | 11 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| Accredited Debt Relief Review 2025 | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/accredited-debt-relief-review | 11 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| 7 best medical school loans of 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-medical-school-loan-lenders/ | 11 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Healthcare fintech startup PayZen nabs $32M series B, $200M debt facility to fuel market expansion | https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/healthcare-fintech-startup-payzen-nabs-32m-series-b-200-debt-facility-fuel-market | 11 | 42 | 96 | 4 | 94 |
| Accredited Debt Relief review 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/accredited-debt-relief-review/ | 11 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| CreditAssociates Review 2025 | https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-score/creditassociates-review | 11 | 62 | 97 | 28 | 95 |
| Settlement erases $50 million in medical debt for thousands of former patients at Deaconess, Valley hospitals | https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/oct/08/settlement-erases-50-million-in-medical-debt-for-t/ | 11 | 37 | 96 | 2 | 95 |
| This man's 2-mile ambulance ride cost $2,700. Is that normal? | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2017/05/20/ambulance-health-care-services-costs/334338001/ | 11 | 62 | 97 | 43 | 95 |
| Congress needs to reform the FCRA's treatment of consumer medical debt | https://www.americanbanker.com/opinion/congress-needs-to-reform-the-fcras-treatment-of-consumer-medical-debt | 10 | 42 | 96 | 5 | 94 |
| Chopra Firing Brings Four Years of Pro-Consumer CFPB to a Rapid Close | https://www.nclc.org/chopra-firing-brings-four-years-of-pro-consumer-cfpb-to-a-rapid-close/ | 10 | 32 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Your Credit Report Just Got Easier to Understand | https://money.com/credit-report-easier-understand/ | 10 | 46 | 97 | 38 | 95 |
| 401(k) Withdrawal FAQ | https://credit.com/blog/401k-withdrawal-faq | 10 | 29 | 95 | 24 | 94 |
| 49% of Americans Can’t Afford a $1,000 Emergency, With Many Relying on Credit Cards for Unexpected Expenses | https://www.lendingtree.com/debt-consolidation/emergency-savings-survey/ | 10 | 45 | 97 | 9 | 94 |
| Church says it paid off medical debt for 5,555 families | https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/california-church-paid-off-million-medical-debt-5555-67883174 | 10 | 49 | 97 | 7 | 95 |
| What this life coach learned by refusing to marry her husband until he paid off his $19,000 in credit card debt | https://www.cnbc.com/select/what-to-do-if-your-spouse-has-credit-card-debt/ | 10 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Car insurance rates are still rising — here are the factors that affect your premiums | https://www.cnbc.com/select/factors-that-affect-car-insurance-rates/ | 10 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| State Protections Against Medical Debt: A Look at Policies Across the U.S. in 2025 | https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2025/jul/state-protections-against-medical-debt-look-policies-across-us | 9 | 40 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. But you won’t find its name on the lawsuits. | https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/19/uchealth-debt-collectors/ | 9 | 36 | 96 | 29 | 95 |
| The Truth About Medical Debt and Credit Reporting: Three Things To Know | https://medcitynews.com/2025/09/the-truth-about-medical-debt-and-credit-reporting-three-things-to-know/ | 9 | 43 | 96 | 31 | 95 |
| Federal judge reverses rule that removed medical debt from credit reports | https://www.scrippsnews.com/life/money/federal-judge-reverses-rule-that-removed-medical-debt-from-credit-reports | 9 | 39 | 95 | 20 | 95 |
| Best burial insurance companies of 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-burial-insurance-companies/ | 6 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Debt collection lawsuits are rising in U.S. states. Here’s what you need to know to report on them. | https://journalistsresource.org/economics/debt-collection-lawsuits/ | 6 | 33 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| WA State Standard: WA’s new ban on medical debt in credit reports at risk of federal override - Sen. Marcus Riccelli | https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/riccelli/2025/11/17/wa-state-standard-was-new-ban-on-medical-debt-in-credit-reports-at-risk-of-federal-override/ | 6 | 53 | 97 | 16 | 94 |
| 100 Million People in America Are Saddled With Health Care Debt | https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/diagnosis-debt-investigation-100-million-americans-hidden-medical-debt/ | 6 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| New California Medical Debt Disclosure Law Now in Effect—What Providers Need to Know Now | https://www.reedsmith.com/our-insights/blogs/health-industry-washington-watch/102lu32/new-california-medical-debt-disclosure-law-now-in-effectwhat-providers-need-to-k/ | 6 | 34 | 95 | 2 | 95 |
| New York Reduces the Statute of Limitations for Recovery of Medical Debt | https://www.consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com/2020/04/new-york-reduces-the-statute-of-limitations-for-recovery-of-medical-debt/ | 6 | 25 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Native American Patients Are Sent to Collections for Debts the Government Owes | https://kffhealthnews.org/rural-health/native-american-patients-debt-collection-indian-health-service-ihs/ | 6 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| Healthcare Law Alert Update: New Requirements for Hospital Financial Assistance Programs and for Healthcare Providers Accepting and Assisting Patients in Applying for Medical Credit Cards or Medical Installment Loans to Pay for Health Care Services | https://www.hancocklaw.com/publications/healthcare-law-alert-update-new-requirements-for-hospital-financial-assistance-programs-and-for-healthcare-providers-accepting-and-assisting-patients-in-applying-for-medical-credit-cards-or-medical-i/ | 6 | 6 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion Support U.S. Consumers With Changes to Medical Collection Debt Reporting | https://newsroom.transunion.com/equifax-experian-and-transunion-support-us-consumers-with-changes-to-medical-collection-debt-reporting/ | 6 | 51 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Medical Debt 101: How a Medical Bill Becomes Medical Debt | https://sycamoretn.org/medical-debt-101/ | 6 | 14 | 94 | 10 | 94 |
| Hundreds of Hospitals Sue Patients or Threaten Their Credit, a KHN Investigation Finds. Does Yours? | https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/medical-debt-hospitals-sue-patients-threaten-credit-khn-investigation/ | 6 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| Debt Collection FAQs | https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/debt-collection-faqs | 6 | 63 | 97 | 47 | 95 |
| Final Rule Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports Issued | https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/final-rule-banning-medical-debt-credit-reports-issued | 6 | 31 | 96 | 24 | 95 |
| 55% of Americans Have Been Burdened With Medical Debt, With 50% of Them Sent to Collections | https://www.lendingtree.com/debt-consolidation/medical-debt-burden-survey/ | 6 | 45 | 97 | 9 | 94 |
| In America, Cancer Patients Endure Debt on Top of Disease | https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/in-america-cancer-patients-endure-debt-on-top-of-disease/ | 6 | 41 | 96 | 35 | 95 |
| Surprise ambulance bills put these families in debt. A new California law bans the practice | https://calmatters.org/health/2023/12/surprise-ambulance-bills-new-california-laws-2024/ | 6 | 38 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs | https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5328785/health-care-prices-medical-bills-new-york | 6 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| She was already battling cancer. Then she had to fight the bill collectors | https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/09/1110370391/cost-cancer-treatment-medical-debt | 6 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Navigating medical bills: Take these 12 steps to manage costs and minimize debt | https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/19/navigating-medical-bills-12-steps-for-managing-costs-minimizing-debt.html | 6 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| 7 Types of Tax-Deductible Home Improvements | https://www.nar.realtor/news/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/7-types-of-tax-deductible-home-improvements | 6 | 49 | 97 | 17 | 94 |
| Got Unpaid Hospital Bills New State Law Keeps Them Off Your Credit Report | https://connecticut.news12.com/got-unpaid-hospital-bills-new-state-law-keeps-them-off-your-credit-report | 6 | - | - | 19 | 95 |
| End Medical Debt | https://www.cssny.org/campaigns/entry/end-medical-debt | 6 | 23 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| Indigent Care: What it Covers, Who Qualifies, and How to Apply | https://www.goodrx.com/insurance/low-cost-free-healthcare/qualifying-for-hospital-indigent-care | 6 | 41 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| For medical debt, ‘care now, pay later’ models abound | https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/medical-healthcare-debt-buy-now-pay-later-payments-financing/745515/ | 6 | 38 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| Trump’s budget caps student loan debt. Why that’s bad news for California med students | https://calmatters.org/health/2025/07/student-loan-foregiveness-trump-bill/ | 6 | 38 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| One Big, Beautiful Bill . . . Simplified | https://www.bipc.com/one-big,-beautiful-bill-.-.-.-simplified | 6 | 24 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| They're middle class and insured. Childbirth still left them with crippling debt. | https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/childbirth-medical-debt-middle-class-insured-rcna170224 | 6 | 59 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| How to use credit card benefits while emptying your FSA | https://www.cnbc.com/select/fsa-eligible-credit-card-benefits/ | 6 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Medical Billing Errors Hurt US Troops' Credit, Federal Consumer Agency Says | https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/06/16/medical-billing-errors-hurt-us-troops-credit-federal-consumer-agency-says.html | 6 | 47 | 97 | 16 | 95 |
| A Step-by-Step Guide To Negotiating Your Medical Bills | https://www.health.com/money/negotiate-medical-bills | 6 | 44 | 96 | 15 | 95 |
| Medical Debt Under $500 Can’t Hurt Your Credit Anymore. So Why Pay? | https://www.moneytalksnews.com/medical-debt-under-cant-hurt-your-credit-anymore-so-why-pay/ | 6 | 29 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| Need an ambulance in Massachusetts? It could leave you thousands in debt. | https://www.wgbh.org/news/health/2025-11-24/need-an-ambulance-in-massachusetts-it-could-leave-you-thousands-in-debt | 6 | 40 | 96 | 14 | 95 |
| Surprise medical bills lead to liens on homes and crippling debt | https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/surprise-medical-bills-lead-liens-homes-crippling-debt-n984371 | 6 | 59 | 97 | 21 | 95 |
| UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. But you won’t find its name on the lawsuits. | https://coloradonewsline.com/2024/02/20/uchealth-sues-thousands-colorado-patients/ | 6 | 27 | 96 | 19 | 95 |
| Tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act | https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/jun/tax-changes-in-senate-budget-reconciliation-bill/ | 6 | 35 | 96 | 5 | 95 |
| Debt After Death: The Painful Blow of Medicaid Estate Recovery | https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-10-14/debt-after-death-the-painful-blow-of-medicaid-estate-recovery | 6 | 56 | 97 | 17 | 95 |
| Help! A debt collector is going after my 5-year-old | https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/05/31/credit-dotcom-debt-collector-5-year-old/28166033/ | 6 | 62 | 97 | 43 | 95 |
| Help! My Ex Is Trying to Stick Me With Our Kids' Medical Bills | https://credit.com/blog/help-my-ex-is-trying-to-stick-me-with-the-kids-medical-bills | 6 | 29 | 95 | 24 | 94 |
| Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt. Should it help prevent debt instead? | https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-forgives-200m-in-medical-debt-should-it-help-prevent-debt-instead/ | 3 | 32 | 96 | 20 | 95 |
| As medical debt burdens millions, nonprofits and some governments step in | https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2026/06/26/medical-debt-undue-credit-reports-collections-states-consumer-financial-protection-bureau | 3 | 49 | 96 | 34 | 95 |
| Millions in medical debt erased for 140,000 Massachusetts residents | https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-06-25/millions-in-medical-debt-erased-for-140-000-massachusetts-residents | 3 | 40 | 96 | 14 | 95 |
| Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Medical Debt | https://senatedems.com/anthony/2026/03/11/senate-passes-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-michiganders-burdened-by-medical-debt/ | 3 | 23 | 96 | 15 | 95 |
| Whitmer announces $74 million in medical debt relief for Michiganders | https://www.wilx.com/2026/06/22/whitmer-announces-74-million-medical-debt-relief-michiganders/ | 3 | 28 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt for Californians | https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-25/snaps-evan-spiegel-miranda-kerr-help-erase-550-million-in-medical-debt-for-californians | 3 | 59 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Nonprofit eliminates over $4 million in medical debt in third wave of relief for Lexington residents | https://www.wkyt.com/2026/06/10/nonprofit-eliminates-over-4-million-medical-debt-third-wave-relief-lexington-residents/ | 3 | 28 | 96 | 4 | 94 |
| Medical Debt Relief | City of Lexington, Kentucky | https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/initiatives/medical-debt-relief | 3 | 26 | 95 | 3 | 94 |
| Snapchat CEO and wife erase medical debt for thousands of Californians — see if you're eligible | https://nypost.com/2026/07/03/us-news/snapchat-ceo-and-wife-erase-medical-debt-for-thousands-of-californians-see-if-youre-eligible/ | 3 | 56 | 97 | 49 | 96 |
| Medical Debt Relief With MS Navigators | https://www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/momentum-magazine/living-well/medical-debt-relief | 3 | 38 | 96 | 16 | 94 |
| ‘I didn’t believe it’: Illinois, Cook County wipe out $2B in medical debt for pennies on dollar | https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/i-didnt-believe-it-illinois-cook-county-wipe-out-2b-in-medical-debt-for-pennies-on-dollar/ | 3 | 21 | 95 | 15 | 95 |
| Nearly 72,000 Michigan residents to get relief as state forgives $74 million in | https://www.manisteenews.com/news/article/michigan-medical-debt-forgiveness-22315441.php | 3 | 17 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Despite federal ruling, Maine credit reports still safe from medical debt | https://mainebeacon.com/despite-federal-ruling-maine-credit-reports-still-safe-from-medical-debt/ | 3 | 16 | 95 | 10 | 95 |
| Landmark medical debt relief wipes out millions for Eastern Mass. residents | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/25/business/largest-medical-debt-relief/ | 3 | 53 | 97 | 22 | 95 |
| Lexington eliminates nearly $5 million in medical debt for more than 2,100 residents | https://www.wkyt.com/2026/06/12/lexington-eliminates-nearly-5-million-medical-debt-more-than-2100-residents/ | 3 | 28 | 96 | 4 | 94 |
| Undue Medical Debt planning third wave of medical debt relief in Lexington | https://www.wkyt.com/video/2026/06/13/undue-medical-debt-planning-third-wave-medical-debt-relief-lexington/ | 3 | 28 | 96 | 4 | 94 |
| Initiative helps end $43 million in medical debt for qualified Orange County residents | https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/04/20/initiative-helps-end--43-million-in-medical-debt-for-qualified-orange-county-residents | 3 | 40 | 95 | 34 | 95 |
| Governor Hochul Signs Four New Laws to Protect Consumers from Price Gouging, Medical Debt and Unfair Business Practices | https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-four-new-laws-protect-consumers-price-gouging-medical-debt-and-unfair | 3 | 57 | 97 | 9 | 94 |
| At Medical Debt Roundtable in Greenville, Governor Stein Highlights State Efforts to Bring Health Care Costs Down for Families | https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/19/medical-debt-roundtable-greenville-governor-stein-highlights-state-efforts-bring-health-care-costs | 3 | 46 | 96 | 26 | 95 |
| 18,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift — $18.8 million in medical debt relief | https://whyy.org/articles/delaware-medical-debt-relief-governor-matt-meyer/ | 3 | 40 | 96 | 34 | 95 |
| Court Ruling Brings Medical Debt Back to Credit Reports—Here’s How to Keep It From Ruining Your Finances | https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/medical-debt-back-on-credit-reports/ | 3 | 68 | 97 | 32 | 95 |
| Cook County to continue funding medical debt forgiveness program once funds run out in 2027, IL Gov. JB Pritzker says | https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-continue-funding-medical-debt-forgiveness-program-funds-run-2027-il-gov-jb-pritzker-says/18671850/ | 3 | 39 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| Nonprofit clears medical debt for 160,000 Central Floridians: here’s who qualified | https://www.wftv.com/news/local/nonprofit-clears-medical-debt-160000-central-floridians-heres-who-qualified/OQILGVNAWJCU3BWZH2PB5PFMSE/ | 3 | 33 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| How North Carolina erased medical debt for 2.5 million people | https://www.npr.org/2026/01/21/nx-s1-5678541/north-carolina-undue-medical-debt-erased | 3 | 62 | 97 | 25 | 95 |
| Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Erases $550M in California Medical Debt | https://lamag.com/news/snapchat-ceo-evan-spiegel-helps-260k-californians-with-half-a-billion-dollars-of-medical-debt-erased/ | 3 | 36 | 96 | 24 | 95 |
| Spiegel And Kerr Lead Record Medical Debt Relief | https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/spiegel-and-kerr-lead-record-medical-debt-relief-541760 | 3 | 28 | 96 | 21 | 95 |
| Medical Student Debt Relief Advocacy | https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/federal/physician-workforce/student-debt | 3 | 45 | 96 | 8 | 94 |
| Blacksburg nonprofit helps abolish $51 million in medical debt in Southwest Virginia | https://cardinalnews.org/2026/05/08/blacksburg-nonprofit-helps-abolish-51-million-in-medical-debt-in-southwest-virginia/ | 3 | 27 | 96 | 19 | 95 |
| Struggling with medical debt? There are relief options: "There's no shame in this" | https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/medical-debt-relief-options/ | 3 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Orange County’s medical debt relief program wipes out over $40k in new phase | https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/orange-countys-medical-debt-relief-program-wipes-out-over-40k-new-phase/T35RJHECIRBRRKPEGWZRMSY6QQ/ | 3 | 33 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| Consumer Debt, Race, And Health: Can Debt Relief Be A Solution For Reducing Racial Health Disparities? | https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/briefs/consumer-debt-race-and-health-can-debt-relief-solution-reducing-racial-health | 3 | 44 | 96 | 23 | 95 |
| Nonprofit eliminates over $5 million in medical debt in second wave of relief for Lexington residents | https://www.wkyt.com/2026/02/25/lexington-eliminates-over-5-million-medical-debt-second-wave-relief/ | 3 | 28 | 96 | 4 | 94 |
| How To Improve Your Credit Score: Key Steps | https://www.creditkarma.com/credit/i/quick-tips-build-credit | 3 | 43 | 96 | 12 | 94 |
| More than $1.1 billion in medical debt erased in Illinois, with the help of a state program | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/17/medical-debt-program-illinois/ | 3 | 50 | 97 | 16 | 95 |
| The best debt consolidation loans for bad credit in 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-debt-consolidation-loans-for-bad-credit/ | 3 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Medical debt relief is expanding — Michigan just forgave $74 million. Here’s how it works and how you can benefit | https://moneywise.com/managing-money/debt/medical-debt-relief-michigan-states-forgiveness | 3 | 30 | 95 | 25 | 95 |
| Illinois erases $1.1B in medical debt for more than 500K residents | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-erases-1-1b-medical-debt-more-than-500k-residents | 3 | 34 | 96 | 2 | 94 |
| Are you eligible for credit card debt relief? | https://www.cnbc.com/select/eligible-for-credit-card-relief/ | 3 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| What is the lowest amount you can pay for medical bills? | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-the-lowest-amount-you-can-pay-for-medical-bills/ | 3 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Washoe and Clark county residents get help paying off medical debt | https://www.kunr.org/nevada-state-government/2025-12-10/washoe-and-clark-county-residents-get-help-paying-off-medical-debt | 3 | 21 | 95 | 6 | 95 |
| Medical debt relief on the way for 27,000 residents | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/17/business/medical-debt-relief-27000-residents/ | 3 | 53 | 97 | 22 | 95 |
| NJ wipes $86M in medical debt for 53,000 residents | https://njbiz.com/nj-wipes-86m-medical-debt-relief/ | 3 | 31 | 95 | 25 | 95 |
| VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T can now be used for mortgages. Here's how to check your credit scores | https://www.cnbc.com/select/how-to-find-your-vantagescore-4/ | 3 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Medical debt NC | Governor Stein, NCDHHS announce more than $6.5 billion in debt erased in North Carolina | https://abc11.com/post/medical-debt-nc-governor-stein-ncdhhs-announce-more-65-billion-erased-north-carolina/17998394/ | 3 | 34 | 95 | 28 | 95 |
| Omaha woman fighting for medical debt relief in Nebraska | https://www.wowt.com/2026/03/27/omaha-woman-fighting-medical-debt-relief-nebraska/ | 3 | 27 | 96 | 0 | 94 |
| Gov. Murphy announces sixth round of medical debt relief, eliminating $86 million for more than 53,000 residents | https://wrnjradio.com/gov-murphy-announces-sixth-round-of-medical-debt-relief-eliminating-86-million-for-more-than-53000-residents/ | 3 | 14 | 95 | 11 | 95 |
| Nonprofit erases $150M in New Orleans medical debt, says it's 'Band-Aid' for real issue | https://www.wwno.org/public-health/2025-11-06/nonprofit-erases-150m-in-new-orleans-medical-debt-says-its-band-aid-for-real-issue | 3 | 28 | 95 | 12 | 95 |
| Lexington eliminates over $12 million in medical debt for residents | https://www.wkyt.com/2025/11/18/lexington-eliminates-over-12-million-medical-debt-residents/ | 3 | 28 | 96 | 4 | 94 |
| Lexington erases $12.6M in medical debt for more than 6,000 residents | https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/lexington-becomes-first-kentucky-city-to-erase-millions-in-residents-medical-debt | 3 | 27 | 96 | 6 | 95 |
| What NJ is doing to eliminate medical debt | https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/08/nj-state-funds-help-nonprofit-assist-low-income-residents-out-of-medical-debt/ | 3 | 28 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| Medical debt relief custom-built platform moopFi launches | https://appdevelopermagazine.com/medical-debt-relief-custom-built-platform-moopfi-launches/ | 3 | 32 | 96 | 25 | 95 |
| Alexandria couple starts campaign to provide medical debt relief in Northern Virginia | https://www.alxnow.com/2026/01/29/alexandria-couple-starts-campaign-to-provide-medical-debt-relief-in-northern-virginia/ | 3 | 19 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Over $1.4 billion in medical debt erased for New Jersey families as 2025 wraps | https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-medical-debt-relief/ | 3 | 27 | 95 | 23 | 95 |
| Are There Grants That Help Pay Off Debt? | https://www.grantwatch.com/grantnews/are-there-grants-that-help-pay-off-debt/ | 3 | 31 | 95 | 8 | 94 |
| The best debt consolidation loans of July 2026 | https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-debt-consolidation-loans/ | 3 | 62 | 97 | 24 | 95 |
| Councilman Wilson Announces $58M in Med Debt Relief for 43K Residents | https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/City-Government/The-City-Council/Districts/Bobby-Wilson-District-1/1-District-1-Newsletters-Press-Releases/Councilman-Wilson-Announces-58M-in-Medical-Debt-Relief-for-43K-Residents | 3 | 31 | 95 | 22 | 95 |
| In three charts, see how NC’s medical debt relief is reaching patients statewide | https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312774342.html | 3 | 47 | 97 | 7 | 95 |
| Medical debt relief program has erased 358,000 Illinoisans’ bills | https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/12/03/medical-debt-relief-program-has-erased-358000-illinoisans-bills/ | 3 | 23 | 95 | 0 | 93 |
| Nearly 500,000 Arizonans just got more than $600 million in medical debt erased, Gov. Hobbs announces | https://www.12news.com/article/money/nearly-500000-arizonans-over-600-million-medical-debt-erased-gov-hobbs-announces/75-f41d934b-8351-4959-91fb-c097f85e2143 | 3 | 33 | 95 | 3 | 94 |
| Thousand of Lexingtonians receive long-awaited medical debt relief | https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2025/11/18/lexington-wiping-residents-medical-debt | 3 | 38 | 96 | 34 | 95 |
| Fort Smith church to free 11,000 residents from medical debt | https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2026/02/04/fort-smith-church-steps-in-to-help-erase-medical-debt/88493253007/ | 3 | 22 | 96 | 6 | 95 |
| Helpful Tricks to Improve Your Credit Score Quickly and Save Thousands of Dollars | https://www.womansworld.com/life/money/boost-your-credit-score-save-money | 3 | 31 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| When a medical crisis leads to tax debt: Relief programs that can help | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-crisis-tax-debt-relief-programs/ | 3 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Oakland County reaches $15 million in medical debt relief through partnership | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2026/03/23/oakland-county-reaches-15-million-in-medical-debt-relief-through-partnership/89293941007/ | 3 | 41 | 96 | 9 | 95 |
| Learn about the medical debt relief program in North Carolina. | https://enlacelatinonc.org/en/North-Carolina-Medical-Debt-Payment-Assistance-Program/ | 3 | 15 | 95 | 9 | 95 |
| Governor Whitmer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Forgiveness, Erasing Over $144 Million for Nearly 210,000 Michiganders Across the State | https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/07/17/whitmer-announces-first-round-of-medical-debt-forgiveness-erasing-144-million-for-michiganders | 3 | 50 | 97 | 26 | 95 |
| New bills in Michigan Senate could help patients tackle medical debt | https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-medical-debt-bills-financial-assistance-senate-package-program-patients-income-bankruptcy-finance-medical-politics-government-state | 3 | 27 | 95 | 20 | 95 |
| North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein addresses medical debt relief during Greensboro visit | https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-gov-josh-medical-debt-relief-greensboro-visit/69264106 | 3 | 26 | 95 | 0 | 94 |
| What is the lowest amount a debt collector will sue for? | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-the-lowest-amount-a-debt-collector-will-sue-for/ | 3 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| North Carolina relieves $6.5B in medical debt for more than 2M residents | https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/state/medical-debt-erased-in-north-carolina-gov-josh-stein/275-4230fb0e-c806-4f37-b6f3-e93e0057bdbe | 3 | 36 | 96 | 3 | 94 |
| Cook County, Illinois weighs limitations of its medical debt relief initiative | https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-illinois-weighs-limitations-medical-debt-relief-initiative/17378175/ | 3 | 39 | 96 | 33 | 95 |
| Sportscaster Taylor Rooks relieves $2.1M in medical debt for Gwinnett residents | https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/sportscaster-taylor-rooks-relieves-21m-in-medical-debt-for-gwinnett-residents/ | 3 | 44 | 96 | 15 | 94 |
| As Trump Puts Americans’ Medical Debt Back on Credit Reports, Merkley, Williams, Correa Fight for Patients & Consumer Protections | https://www.merkley.senate.gov/as-trump-puts-americans-medical-debt-back-on-credit-reports-merkley-williams-correa-fight-for-patients-consumer-protections/ | 3 | 55 | 97 | 8 | 95 |
| Forgiving medical debt is crucial, but it won't fix our health care system | Opinion | https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/08/06/medical-debt-forgiveness-relief-health-care-whitmer-michigan/85529262007/ | 3 | 43 | 96 | 13 | 95 |
| One Year After Medical Debt Law, New Jersey Expands Protections for Residents | https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/one-year-after-medical-debt-law-new-jersey-expands-protections-for-residents/ | 3 | 26 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| 5 ways to get medical debt off your credit report now | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-get-medical-debt-off-your-credit-report-now/ | 3 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Over 210,000 Michigan residents to benefit from medical debt relief plan | https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-relief-undue-medical-debt-plan/ | 3 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Whitmer and Gilchrist mark $144 million in medical debt forgiveness fueled by state efforts | https://michiganadvance.com/2025/07/17/whitmer-and-gilchrist-mark-144-million-in-medical-debt-forgiveness-fueled-by-state-efforts/ | 3 | 26 | 96 | 21 | 95 |
| Debt Support National Expands Debt Relief Services to Missouri Residents | https://www.gainesville.com/press-release/story/66693/debt-support-national-expands-debt-relief-services-to-missouri-residents/ | 3 | 29 | 96 | 3 | 95 |
| Orange County Announces Payments for Medical Debt Relief | https://newsroom.ocfl.net/media-advisories/press-releases/2025/05/orange-county-announces-payments-for-medical-debt-relief/ | 3 | 26 | 95 | 10 | 95 |
| NJ Erases $86 Million in Medical Debt for More Than 53,000 Residents in Latest Relief Round | https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-brunswick/sections/around-new-jersey/articles/nj-erases-86-million-in-medical-debt-for-more-than-53-000-residents-in-latest-relief-round | 3 | 33 | 96 | 11 | 94 |
| ECU Health collaborates with Undue Medical Debt to eliminate medical debt for eligible low-income patients | https://www.ecuhealth.org/ecu-health-collaborates-with-undue-medical-debt-to-eliminate-medical-debt-for-eligible-low-income-patients/ | 3 | 22 | 95 | 1 | 94 |
| Notifications out to beneficiaries of new Michigan medical debt relief program | https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/24/michigan-medical-debt-relief-grant/85270736007/ | 3 | 43 | 96 | 13 | 95 |
| Medical debt relief of $429M secured for 352K Arizonans | https://ktar.com/arizona-health-news/medical-debt-relief-arizonans/5728934/ | 3 | 45 | 96 | 26 | 95 |
| Who qualifies for medical debt relief now? | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-qualifies-for-medical-debt-relief-now/ | 3 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 95 |
| Over 134,000 LA County Residents Will Receive Notices of Medical Debt Relief by Next Week as New Data Highlights Need For Continued Efforts – Supervisor Janice Hahn | https://hahn.lacounty.gov/over-134000-la-county-residents-will-receive-notices-of-medical-debt-relief-by-next-week-as-new-data-highlights-need-for-continued-efforts/ | 3 | 46 | 96 | 10 | 95 |
| Cook County Tried to Rid People of Medical Debt, but, for Many, Help Comes Too Late | https://illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/cook-county-tried-to-rid-people-of-medical-debt-but-for-many-help-comes-too-late/ | 3 | 11 | 95 | 7 | 95 |
| Sens. Anthony and Lindsey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Growing Issue of Medical Debt | https://senatedems.com/anthony/2025/06/26/sens-anthony-and-lindsey-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-tackle-growing-issue-of-medical-debt/ | 3 | 23 | 96 | 15 | 95 |