Articles from Association for Consumer Debt Relief
The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR) today announced the release of a new study by EY, Debt Settlement Program Outcomes, 2016–2025, the largest analysis ever conducted of the debt settlement industry (also known as “debt relief”). The study examines outcomes for approximately 8.1 million clients across 54.1 million accounts enrolled in debt settlement programs between 2016 and 2025, drawing on data from 10 participating debt settlement companies and several of the industry’s largest providers and payment processors.
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · October 5, 2026
The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR) today welcomed the release of a new study from the Financial Services Innovation Coalition (FSIC), The Consumer Financial Health Crisis: Wage Stagnation, Rising Costs, and the American Household Debt Trap, calling it an important contribution to the national conversation about the changing role of consumer debt in America.
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · July 15, 2026
The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, today announced that Erick Matos has joined the organization as Government Relations Manager for the West, where he will help lead ACDR’s expanding advocacy efforts across key western states.
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · April 21, 2026
The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced that Robert Sweeney has joined the organization as Government Affairs Manager for the East.
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · February 17, 2026
The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced Robert Swanger as its new Head of Public Affairs.
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · February 9, 2026
The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, is pleased to welcome Michael Lukso as its new Head of Government Affairs.
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · September 3, 2025
The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Mulvihill as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · June 10, 2025
Today, the American Association for Debt Resolution (AADR) and the Consumer Debt Relief Initiative (CDRI), two leading advocates for debt relief nationwide, have come together to form the Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR). By bringing together the unique strengths and talents of each organization, ACDR will unify communications, continue to develop industry standards, and support education for its members.
By Association for Consumer Debt Relief · Via Business Wire · May 1, 2025