Debt collectors have limits, but ignoring them isn't a solid strategy. Here's what happens when debt goes unpaid.

Debt collection is a legitimate business — when done legally. But too often, debt collectors choose to push the boundaries, especially when they assume the person on the other end of the line isn't ...

With a background in education and a fascination with finance, Emily Batdorf writes approachable content for consumers who want to deepen their understanding of personal finance topics. She loves ...

The bill would prohibit medical debt from appearing on credit reports, ban wage garnishment and cap interest at 3%, down from ...

If you receive a phone call like that, the first thing to do is to stay calm. Despite those threats, those "debt collectors" ...

"In sum, it cannot be concluded that Senex, operating a fully integrated system for collecting delinquent tenant rent for its landlord clients, merely engages in ministerial functions. To conclude ...

New Yorkers facing debt-collection lawsuits are poised to get a little extra help in the wake of a federal court’s ruling — and some observers say it could translate to a win for consumers across the ...

This week, the Court rejects a challenge to a Nevada law regulating the collection of medical debt. The Court rejects a request for a preliminary injunction barring enforcement of a Nevada law ...