A federal lawsuit filed by a debt-collection agency threatens to derail a Biden administration's regulatory attempt at ...

In these situations, many people will prioritize their essential expenses, like mortgage or rent payments, over other ...

Carrying around credit card debt can feel like a heavy burden, especially in today's economic environment. Not only is the ...

If debt collectors or businesses contact you about a debt, here’s how to figure out if you actually have to pay it.

A recent advisory opinion by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau concerning the collection of past-due healthcare bills ...

Hundreds of thousands of pounds owed by news wholesalers to its members has been recovered by the Federation of Independent ...

Small claims court was once a place where individuals could get a court solution to a small dispute. Now, many cases involve lawyers for big companies going after individuals for small sums.

The fake debt collector scam has been around for at least two decades. It’s resurfaced now with a frightening vengeance. With this scam, the operators claim to be collecting a debt that they say ...

said Jack Brown, former president of the industry trade association ACA International, and president of Gulf Coast, a family-owned debt collector in Florida. “To ensure their loans will be ...

A debt collection service provider will pay $60,000 to settle claims it denied an employee unpaid time off to observe religious holidays, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Friday.

Being sued by a debt collector can feel overwhelming, but you can take steps to protect yourself. The key to preparing for such a situation is understanding your rights and responsibilities throughout ...

On its website, the DCWP posted the following notice: “In response to industry requests, DCWP will not be enforcing the new Debt Collector Rules until April 1, 2025. We will address this grace period ...