When someone fails to pay a bill, the creditor that provided the service — whether for a garage door repair, a car loan, or medical care — can take the debtor to court. Creditors can also pass the ...

Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.

An example of good debt is a student loan used to pay for education that increases your earning potential or a mortgage for a home that builds equity over time. A car loan can be considered bad debt ...

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.

When most people think of debt collection, they picture aggressive phone calls, shady tactics, and a cold process that leaves ...

Have you ever been bugged by endless phone calls from those pestilential credit-card collectors pestering you about making a payment on your card debt? Or getting a cacophony of collection ...