When a debt collector contacts you, follow these steps to verify the debt: First, don't acknowledge the debt or provide any ...

It's never fun to have to deal with debt collectors. Find out what your rights are so you don't feel intimidated.

As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court hastemporarily halted the operations and frozen the assets ...

If you have past-due debt that you’re struggling to pay off, you may be able to negotiate with the debt collector to reduce ...

One of the nation’s largest debt collectors launched tens of thousands of lawsuits in Arizona since 2022, according to 12 ...

CFPB says that in 2022 there were 1.7 million adults in U.S. who were widowed in the past 12 months. Average age was 71 and ...

Usually, rent doesn’t affect your credit score — unless your payments are being reported to the major credit bureaus or debt ...

The landscape of consumer financial services is shifting, driven by a broader deregulatory trend at the federal level. In this environment, ...

If you owe the IRS money for back taxes and need some extra help, there are a few different options to consider.

In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted summary judgment in favor of a debt collector who responded to ...

The collection agency, which had more than 90 employees, was ordered in 2023 to pay a $1.68M penalty for violations of ...

California’s new debt collection law is set to shake up the commercial finance industry, imposing strict consumer-style protections on small business loans. With hefty restrictions on collection ...