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What to do when there isn't enough to go around: which bills come first and what creditors will work with you on.

  • Money & Hardship

    Debt Snowball vs. Avalanche When You're Already Behind

    Snowball and avalanche both assume you're current. Once you're behind, order your debts by consequence and negotiability instead, and here's how that works.

    July 14, 2026 · 8 min read

  • Money & Hardship

    Creditor Hardship Programs: What They Are and How to Ask

    A hardship program temporarily cuts your interest, waives fees, or lowers your payment. What issuers actually offer, what it costs your credit, and how to ask for one.

    July 9, 2026 · 11 min read

  • Money & Hardship

    What Bills to Pay First When You Can't Pay Everything

    Rank bills by what you lose and how fast, not by balance or who calls. Housing, utilities, the car, support, and taxes come before any credit card.

    July 1, 2026 · 19 min read

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1. Savings claim. The 50% figure is the average reduction from the balance owed when an account settles, as reported for debt settlement generally — not a Felix result, an estimate of your result, or a guarantee. Independent sources put the average reduction at roughly 40%–53% of the balance owed, before program fees: Dobbie, Harvard Kennedy School (2020); CNBC Select; CBS News. Not every account settles: creditors are not required to negotiate or accept any offer, balances can keep accruing interest while a case is open, and forgiven debt may be taxable. “No hidden fees or commissions” means Felix charges a flat subscription only — never a percentage of your debt, a commission on your savings, or a fee taken out of a settlement. Your results will vary.

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4. Every creditor letter is drafted for your review and electronically signed by you before it is mailed in your own name, from your own return address. No letter is ever sent without your signature. Felix does not take power of attorney. All settlement decisions require your explicit approval.

5. Except where a source is cited above, savings figures, settlement ranges, timelines, and example outcomes shown on this page reflect completed cases or composites of completed cases and are shown for illustration. They are not a promise of your result. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Creditors are not required to negotiate or accept any offer.

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7. Debt negotiation involves trade-offs. Accounts may continue to age, accrue interest, or be sent to collections during negotiation, and settled debt may have tax consequences. See our Terms for important considerations before enrolling.

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