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Despite talk of an economic recovery within the United States, the majority of people are not feeling the effects. Most of the recovery has occurred within Wall Street and the financial industry; the same people who caused the recession to begin with. As a result, average American families have continued to struggle making ends meet, often with crippling debt holding them back. 

The debt management industry has found ways to try and assist as many families as possible. These firms have worked with the Internal Revenue Service and Congress to allow them to be able to help families in new ways and to deal with larger volumes of debt. Debt management firms have already helped tens of thousands of Americans to break free from the shackles of crippling financial debt.

A debt management program works by working with creditors to reduce payment amounts, lower interest rates, reach settlements for pennies on the dollar, and even dismiss debt entirely. They are able to do it through negotiation processes not available to individual debtors. They use their size and expertise to help reduce and clear debt for families, regardless of amount, income, credit history, or credit score. Every family has the same access to debt management programs. 

For anyone seeking to get out from under massive debt, a debt management program may be available and appropriate. As with any purchase or endeavor, there are some companies that are head-and-shoulders above the competition. Be sure to do any homework to ensure the company is reputable and dependable. 

There are some companies that are not quite as honest in their dealings with debtors, but many of those companies have gone out of business or faced government intervention, including criminal charges. A quick online search of the company's reputation can often be enough. A call or visit to the Better Business Bureau can also help. 

The amount of relief a family is able to achieve depends on the company they work with, the type of debt, their ability to pay, and how much creditors are willing to help. No debt management firm can guarantee results.