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Freedom Debt Relief reports veterans can access various debt relief programs, including grants that don't require repayment, pensions, and legal aid.

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Illinois residents have seen more than $1.1 billion in medical debt erased, with the help of a state program that launched less than a year-and-a-half ago. More than 500,000 Illinois residents have ...