Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez A recent Pew Research Center study has shed light on the harsh financial reality for millions of Americans: 27% say they’ve had trouble paying for medical care for ...

The Colorado Supreme Court recently announced it will decide whether people must appeal their revocation of parole to the ...

Bankrupt student loan borrowers subjected to illegal debt collection efforts were long able to rely on the Consumer Financial ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 26, 2025 / When inaccurate or outdated collection accounts show up on a credit ...

Credit scores directly affect debt consolidation rates and the cost of consolidating debt. Evaluate your credit score and ...

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

"The FAIR Business Practices Act will close loopholes that make it easy for New Yorkers to be cheated out of their time and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Federal Trade Commission, “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.” Accessed Jan. 22, 2025. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “ What may happen if I ignore or avoid a debt collector?

7 Steps to negotiate with debt collectors. Although you can negotiate directly with your lenders — a tactic that works especially well for medical bills — we’ll focus on negotiating down ...