Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.

Pay-for-delete promises to erase collection debt from your credit report, but the results of this strategy can vary.

Trying to settle your debt for less? Here's how to spot the red flags that could signal you're getting a bad deal.

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

When a debt is sent to a collection agency, it appears on a borrower’s credit report and could impact their credit score for up to seven years. A WalletHub analysis found Wyoming had the highest ...

If your credit card or personal loan debt has spiraled out of control, which is the case for a lot of borrowers in today's economic climate, hearing that a creditor "wrote off" your balance might ...

Having watched Chicago’s City Council rebel against his budget and pass its own, Mayor Brandon Johnson is now focused on the matter of how (and if) the city collects its past-due debts. Going forward, ...

Managing debt can feel overwhelming, but a financial debt advisor can help you create a plan, explore your options and rebuild your financial health Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, Buy Side ...