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 ...

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 ...

Dealing with debt issues can be overwhelming, especially if your debt has been turned over to a debt collector to deal with.

Debt collectors rarely disappear on their own. Old balances can be sold, resold, and pursued in different ways for years, ...

Most business owners who invoice customers for goods or services will encounter the occasional late payment. However, if a customer’s invoice due date has come and gone and you can’t get a firm answer ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collectors can be relentless, but there are laws that limit the activities in which they can take part. A sweeping federal ...

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