If a bill lands in collections, the fallout escalates quickly. So, you should know what to expect and how to fix it.

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

A new film by Rudolph Herzog entitled “300 Trillion – The Debt Trap,” about the human stories behind world debt, has been acquired by documentary specialists First Hand Films. Herzog, who is the son ...

Dealing with debt issues can be overwhelming, especially if your debt has been turned over to a debt collector to deal with.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Carrying a certain amount of credit card debt or auto debt may not be the end of the world, particularly if you're able to pay ...

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 ...

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for ...

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 ...