JG Wentworth

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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.
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Financial Education

Feb 12, 2025

4 min

Who Should Consider a Home Equity Agreement?

Who exactly should consider entering into a Home Equity Agreement? This guide covers: What HEAs are, how they work, and the type of homeowner who might benefit most from this financial tool....
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Financial Education

Feb 12, 2025

4 min

Combining Home Equity Agreements with Other Financial Products

Home Equity loan options, when wisely paired with other financial solutions, can create a robust financial strategy that supports long-term goals and immediate needs....
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Debt Resolution

March 20, 2024

5 min

Can I Still Use My Credit Card after Debt Consolidation?

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Debt Resolution

March 15, 2024

11 min

A Guide to Debt Re-Aging

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Debt Resolution

November 6, 2023

8 min

How to Get a Debt Lawsuit Dismissed

What can debt collectors do? FDCPA Fair Debt Collection Practices Act on a table.
Debt Resolution

Jul 26, 2024

7 min

What Can Debt Collectors Do?

Let's explore what debt collectors can and cannot do, as well as the rights you have as a consumer. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be better equipped to navigate debt resolution journey with more confidence....
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Debt Resolution

Jul 26, 2024

7 min

How to Figure Out What Debt Collectors You Owe

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Debt Resolution

Jul 24, 2024

8 min

How to Get Out of Debt on a Low Income

Let's break this down into manageable steps and strategies that can help you regain control of your finances, even when money is tight....
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Debt Resolution

Jul 23, 2024

6 min

What Debt to Income Ratio is Needed for a Mortgage?

Getting a mortgage is a rewarding rite of passage for many adults, but one that can also be the source of a lot of stress – stress that is made worse if you’re struggling with...
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Debt Resolution

Jul 23, 2024

6 min

What is Debt Yield?

In the world of consumer finance, navigating the complex landscape of loans, credit cards, and other forms of debt can be a daunting task. While interest rates and repayment terms often take center stage, there's...
What is revolving debt?
Debt Resolution

Jul 23, 2024

8 min

What is Revolving Debt?

At its core, revolving debt is a form of open-ended credit that revolves or cycles. Unlike a traditional loan, where you receive a lump sum of money and repay it over a fixed period, revolving...
Notice of Lawsuit
Debt Resolution

Jul 23, 2024

7 min

What Happens When You Get Served Papers for Debt

Make no mistake - receiving a debt summons isn't something to be ignored or taken lightly. While the unpleasant realities of aggressive debt collectors constantly hounding you for payment feel agonizing enough, this court filing...
Debt Resolution

Jul 23, 2024

6 min

How Often do Debt Collectors Take You to Court?

Anyone struggling with mounting debt most likely cringes at those dreadful calls from collectors, sternly demanding payment on outstanding bills with not-so-subtle threats of "further action." But how often do these collection agencies really make...
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Debt Resolution

Jul 23, 2024

6 min

How (and why) to Calculate Your Debt-to-Asset Ratio

What exactly is this ubiquitous debt-to-asset ratio? How do you go about calculating it for your own situation? And perhaps most importantly, why should you even care about keeping tabs on it? Let's dive in...
Too much debt?
Debt Resolution

Jul 22, 2024

6 min

How Much Credit Card Debt is Too Much?

What point does owing on those little rectangles of plastic become a red flag that you've taken on too much high-interest credit card debt? Is there even such a thing as having an excessive or...
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...