Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

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Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Whether you owe it or not, receiving a debt collection notice can conjure up feelings of anxiety, worry and perhaps confusion, ...

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

State and federal enforcement agencies continued to aggressively enforce consumer debt collection protections during 2023. In 2023, Goodwin tracked 22 enforcement actions related to debt collection ...

The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and 'come after you' if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers ...

Protections from debt collectors in Georgia are among the worst in the nation, according to a nonprofit advocacy group.

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...