A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to mean automatic defeat. You may have more options than you think.

Debt collectors have a reputation - and in some cases, a well-deserved one - for being unpleasant and intimidating. While the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was created to limit how far ...

Debt collection activity has been surging over the last year, and, perhaps unsurprisingly, this uptick is occurring at a time when many borrowers' finances are already stretched thin. Higher interest ...

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has finalized the Stopping Harassment and ...

New York City is finalizing a rule that will give consumers more avenues to challenge medical and other debt pursued by ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. But while a lot of people are dealing with collection issues right now, ...

The CFPB recently issued a blog post, highlighting debt collection impacts on surviving spouses. In the blog, the CFPB warns that debt collectors who try to collect on a spouse’s medical bills from a ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports on how to handle debt collectors contacting you for someone else's debt, emphasizing your rights ...