A trade group representing debt collectors has filed a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final rule banning medical debt from credit reports, the second suit to be filed ...

In the current economic environment, where Americans owe a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt and credit card rates are sitting at record highs, a lot of borrowers have found themselves facing ...

Being served with a debt collection lawsuit may be one of the most stressful financial situations you can face when behind on payments. These legal actions don't come out of nowhere, though. They're ...

Debt collectors have filed a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) advisory opinion on medical debt collection, sayiing the agency overstepped its bounds. The CFPB's ...

A debt collector may be able to freeze your bank account, but if it's a joint account, the rules get complicated.

If your old debt has been sold to a debt collector, you know how stressful the issue can be. Debt collectors can be quite aggressive when trying to collect what's owed on your unpaid credit card or ...

Dealing with debt collectors can be nerve-racking, especially if you fell behind on your bills because you’re struggling with unemployment, illness or other setbacks. Though the number of debt ...

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, ...

The law offers important protections for people dealing with debt collectors. Debt collectors can't harass or call you at all hours of the day. Mistakes get made -- be sure to ask in writing for ...