If your debt is already in collections, your next notice could look very different. Here's why that can happen.

A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to catch you off guard. Here's how to protect yourself in the first 30 days.

While debt collectors have broad authority to pursue unpaid balances, there are important limits to know.

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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 ...

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 ...

Consumers are being taken to court in droves for delinquent credit card and other bills. New legal protections and even A.I. could be a lifeline.