You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

Consumer complaints about debt collectors have surged nationwide, but experts say the law gives you tools to shut down ...

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...

A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to a surge in aggressive debt collection calls. Many residents have filed ...

At one time or another, many consumers have fallen behind on paying their bills. For the working poor, unemployed and underemployed, the struggle to get out of debt can be a daily challenge. At the ...

Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, ...

After a long pandemic pause, the federal government has flipped the switch back on for defaulted student loans, and the ...

In the past 45 days, New York City has adopted two new policies that stand to help residents counter unlawful debt collection practices. But advocates say very little is being done to penalize the ...