When a debt collector reaches out, it can be unsettling, even if you knew that you'd defaulted on your obligations and were expecting the call. Between the pressure to pay, the perceived urgency of ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collectors are on the rise as more people find themselves living paycheck to paycheck.

A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to ...

Understanding the minimum thresholds for debt lawsuits can help you navigate collections and protect your finances.

Almost 280,000 people nationally have complained in the last year about them, and at least 41% of them are threatening or ...

Credit card debt doesn't just disappear, but after a certain point, your creditors may be forced to write it off.

It can be frustrating and scary to fall behind in payments on credit cards or other accounts. When the calls from collection agencies start, it adds a new level of stress. Don't panic. Instead, ...

(InvestigateTV) — Debt collection calls, texts, and emails can be scary and overwhelming. Naomi Peden, Senior Housing Counselor with Money Management International, said collection calls are getting ...

Six weeks—and a flurry of phone calls, emails, and even certified letters later—MacNeill and I found that her case was a textbook example of why you should almost always push pause when contacted by a ...