Debt collectors may cross legal lines with threats, harassment and deception. Know the red flags (and your rights).

Debt collectors may be illegally resetting your debt's clock. Here are the debt re-aging warning signs to look for.

Debt collectors can't legally threaten to arrest you, garnish your wages or seize your property unless they have the legal ...

The act outlines what fair debt collection practices look like as well as what’s not allowed. Here is what you can expect debt collectors to adhere to: Reasonable calling times.

Understanding your rights under federal law is crucial to protecting yourself from both harassment and fraud. Whether the ...

Freedom Debt Relief offers tips on what to do if you’re tired of picking up the phone to find a debt collector on the other ...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing changes to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The full proposal is 538 pages, but here are four proposed changes: ...

Over one-quarter of Americans are burdened by medical debt, but with practical steps, you can manage or reduce your medical bills.

Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the ...

Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the ...