About This Lesson
In this video, consumer finance expert Mark Huelsman explains how to tell a legitimate debt relief option from a predatory one. Viewers learn the trick these companies use to leave you worse off, the upfront-fee red flag that often signals an illegal operation, and the free alternatives, from creditor hardship programs to understanding bankruptcy, that can actually help.
The video is part of AFT's Fight for Affordability series, which offers practical guidance to help working people navigate debt and rising costs.
