With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who ...

More than a quarter of Americans have a debt in collections, according to the Urban Institute. If you’re one of them, you may experience an unpleasant barrage of letters and calls from a debt ...

Having debt in collections is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans — especially those who are struggling with unexpected financial hardships. But while facing a debt collection issue may ...

Every year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issues a report on aggressive and illegal debt collection practices, and each year it details the shady and outright deceptive tactics debt ...

Dealing with debt collectors can be a stressful experience, but it’s important to know your rights. Debt collectors must adhere to specific regulations that protect consumers from unfair practices.

Just the sound of a ringing phone can trigger instant trepidation when you're dealing with calls from debt collectors. Whether it's related to an unexpected medical bill, a credit card balance that ...

When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...

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