When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.

Debt collectors don't always play by the rules. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself right now.

Today's high prices probably aren't going away — and neither is the debt that many people have accrued because of them. Even as inflation cools compared to last year, the cost of essentials like ...

The word "debt" typically carries a negative connotation — which makes sense when you consider all the debt Americans owe these days. To give you an idea, about 43 million Americans owe a combined ...

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Credit card debt really is the epitome of “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” It’s important that you come up with a strategy to get out of debt and stick to it.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Whether you owe it or not, receiving a debt collection notice can conjure up feelings of anxiety, worry and perhaps confusion, ...

The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and 'come after you' if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt. The ...

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