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JG Wentworth

JG Wentworth is a financial services company that specializes in structured settlement/annuity purchasing and debt relief solutions, among other offerings. For over 30 years, we have established a sterling reputation, including an A+ from the Better Business Bureau, a 4.8 rating with TrustPilot, and 4 stars from Consumer Affairs among countless rave reviews from satisfied customers.
Judge Dismissing Debt Lawsuit
Debt Resolution

Aug 14, 2025

11 min

How to Get a Debt Lawsuit Dismissed

There are several legitimate legal strategies that can lead to debt lawsuit dismissal. Let's take a look at the top 3....
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Debt Resolution

Aug 14, 2025

7 min

Can You Borrow from Your 403(b) to Pay Off Debt?

Judge Dismissing Debt Lawsuit
Debt Resolution

August 14, 2025

11 min

How to Get a Debt Lawsuit Dismissed

Stopping debt collectors
Debt Resolution

July 26, 2024

6 min

What is the 11-Word Phrase to Stop Debt Collectors?

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Annuity Purchasing

April 3, 2024

5 min

When Should I Start Taking Money Out of My Annuity?

Household Budget Worksheet
Debt Resolution

Jul 17, 2024

6 min

What is the Debt Snowball Method?

Being trapped under a towering mountain of debt is an anxiety-inducing, suffocating experience. You've got credit cards, student loans, auto loans, and other pestering bills digging into your paycheck each month. No matter how much...
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Debt Resolution

Jul 15, 2024

7 min

What to do if Debt is Past the Statute of Limitations 

Dealing with overdue bills and debt weighing you down? Understanding the statute of limitations can help. This time-limited period limits creditors from chasing you for unpaid debts. After this, the debt is considered "time-barred," but...
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Financial Education

Jul 15, 2024

5 min

How Many Americans Have Student Loan Debt? 

Over 43 million Americans have student loan debt exceeding 1.6 trillion dollars. Many borrowers experience delayed milestones and financial struggles, with 25% in delinquency or default. Solutions include refinancing, forgiveness programs, and income-driven repayment plans....
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Debt Resolution

Jul 15, 2024

6 min

How to Dispute Debt Collection (and Win)

Are you tired of debt collectors harassing you for a debt you don't even owe? Take control of the situation with these powerful tips on how to dispute debt collection and WIN. Learn how to...
CDO sign collateralised debt obligations on a wooden desk
Debt Resolution

Jul 15, 2024

7 min

What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? 

At their core, CDOs are a way to take pools of debt and repackage that debt into new securities that can then be sold to investors. It's a bit like a full financial kitchen taking...
Couple paying off $20,000 in Credit Card Debt
Debt Resolution

Jul 12, 2024

5 min

How to Pay Off $20,000 in Credit Card Debt

While $20,000 in credit card debt may feel like a hopeless, soul-crushing scenario, make no mistake - that balance is very assailable if you deploy discipline, lifestyle austerity, and one of several proven strategies to...
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Paperwork
Debt Resolution

Jul 12, 2024

6 min

What Happens to Debt When You File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

So exactly what happens to all those looming bills, interest charges, and creditor headaches once you pull the Chapter 13 ripcord? While it's not a full "get out of debt free" card, this branch of...
Woman enrolling in debt relief program
Debt Resolution

Jul 12, 2024

7 min

How do Debt Relief Programs Work?

Before signing up for any debt relief program, it's crucial you fully understand exactly what you're getting into and weighing those pros and cons carefully. Because while potentially your best option to restore cash flow,...
Man on phone negotiating with creditors
Debt Resolution

Jul 12, 2024

6 min

How to Negotiate Credit Card Debt Settlement on Your Own

Could you attempt to negotiate your own credit card debt settlement directly with lenders and collectors? While admittedly more challenging than outsourcing negotiations, a self-directed credit card debt settlement approach is absolutely an option worth...
Paying off debt with no money
Debt Resolution

Jul 12, 2024

6 min

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt with No Money

While attacking debt when broke is extremely difficult, it's not impossible. With extreme discipline, sacrifice, and planning, you can manage to chip away at debt through creative measures and sheer force of will....
Debt consolidation written by hand and money.
Debt Resolution

Jul 12, 2024

6 min

How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt Without Hurting Your Credit

The process of consolidating card balances can easily become a double-edged sword if not executed properly. Do it wrong, and you risk accidentally tanking your credit score just when you need it most to qualify...
What is the average credit card debt
Debt Resolution

Jul 12, 2024

6 min

What is the Average Credit Card Debt?

Americans are having a bit of a credit card crisis. Within the last year, we have managed to rack up record-breaking amounts of credit card debt – over $1 trillion, to be exact. In fact,...
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