Debt collectors generally descend after a creditor has given up sending bills and resorts to contacting the consumer by phone. Some creditors use in-house debt collectors. Others sell delinquent ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

Being sued over credit card debt is stressful, but by responding promptly, verifying the debt's validity, understanding your defenses and exploring all of your options, you can potentially avoid the ...

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 ...

City Council Member Luis Rodriguez looks on during a city budget council meeting at Hialeah City Hall on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Hialeah, Fla. As he seeks reelection this fall, Hialeah City Council ...

In 2020, the state sued Santander Consumer USA for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide.

City Council Member Luis Rodriguez looks on during a city budget council meeting at Hialeah City Hall on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Hialeah, Fla. D.A. Varela [email protected] As he seeks ...

On Aug. 21, just weeks before voters are set to return to the polls for Hialeah's Nov. mayoral and council elections - including his own seat - Rodriguez filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, citing more ...

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

Texas multifamily distress is just getting started, and a case in point is Lurin Capital’s recent woes. The Dallas-based multifamily investor was hit with a $40.5 million debt default lawsuit four ...

Transgender Health Care Doctors FILE - Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Hector Granados speaks during an interview at his private practice in El Paso, Texas, Jan. 21 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday claimed a victory against Austin ISD after claiming the district violated state law by allowing the teaching of concepts related to critical ...