On July 30, 2016, Social Security began requiring new and current my Social Security account holders to sign into their account using a one-time code sent via text message. This second layer of security that requires...
Unlike debt settlement and debt consolidation, bankruptcy typically wipes out debt. Although this may seem like a solution to your money problems, it will have lasting consequences on your credit report and still may not remove all the debt you have.
Debt settlement, or agreeing to pay a creditor less than you owe, should be avoided, if possible. It's a huge mark against your credit score, and the fees and taxes you pay as a result of the settlement may offset what you save by paring down the debt.