Debt collectors don’t always play by the rules, and with scams on the rise, it’s important to take precautions to protect ...

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

Debt collectors have limits under federal law and there are certain behaviors that cross the line into harassment.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. fizkes / Getty Images Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a ...

Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

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 ...

Old debt won't just disappear, but can creditors freeze your bank account after the statute of limitations expires?

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

A new report shows consumer debt cases have surged in Massachusetts. Legislation to reduce the interest rate companies can charge when they win have so far failed.

Debt collection complaints in North Texas have paralleled a nationwide surge. Experts and data attribute the spike to higher ...