You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

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

As those living in the southwestern United States enter the dog days of summer, debt collectors are especially feeling the heat. As if complying with the myriad of state and federal regulations ...

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...

(WSPA) – Personal debt in the US has reached an all-time high of nearly 18 trillion dollars. For credit card debt alone, delinquency rates are at a 14-year high. If you’re struggling, it’s crucial to ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collection is when a company attempts to collect payment on past-due and unpaid debt, such as a loan or medical bill. It ...

The likelihood that a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid balance depends on the debt, the amount and how collectible ...

Some of these loans — known as zombie mortgages — were reportedly sold to debt buyers for pennies on the dollar, despite many ...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee, said grassroots organizing and effective messaging has helped reduce the aggressive debt collection tactics of many hospitals.