Collection accounts have become a common issue for borrowers in today's economic landscape. Between issues like persistent inflation, elevated borrowing rates and tighter household budgets, millions ...

Dealing with debt collectors can be a frustrating process, especially when you're not sure if the debt they're reaching out about is even yours. Mistakes happen, after all, and sometimes old debts ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

Dealing with debt collection and debt collectors can be one of the most stressful experiences in personal finance. I’ve watched countless people make costly mistakes when facing collection calls, ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Recently, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published an FAQ document providing guidance on amended rules for debt collectors, set to become effective on October 1. As ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed ...

BOSTON — The Senate last Thursday passed a “compromise” version of legislation affecting debt collection practices in Massachusetts, and according to its sponsor, the bill has a shot at final passage ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Colorado residents have plenty of legal protections when it comes to debt collection activities in the state, including the ...