Considering credit card debt forgiveness this fall? Here are 5 signs to look for
If you recognize any of the following signs, you may want to consider a credit card debt forgiveness program now.
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Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics, from the benefits of gold investing to the many uses of home equity loans.
Angelica previously held editorial roles at Bankrate, HousingWire and other financial publications, where she focused on insurance, credit cards and mortgage and housing content. She has also written for publications like The Motley Fool and Forbes Advisor. Prior to working in personal finance, Angelica held editorial roles at alt-weeklies that include the Houston Press and the Dallas Observer.
If you recognize any of the following signs, you may want to consider a credit card debt forgiveness program now.
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