Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

A creditor with a judgment can hit your paycheck and your account at the same time, causing major financial issues.

Consumers can stop debt collection calls by using legal letters, with protections backed by federal law and tools from the ...

Changes to the CFPB have made it more difficult to file a complaint and limited protections available to consumers, making it ...

Debt collectors have more power than many borrowers realize, but can they try to collect from two directions?

SBA & Federal Debt Advisory Services supports individuals navigating federal debt processes through advocacy and consultation ...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

Debt collectors may sound intimidating, but laws put firm limits on what they cannot do, especially when it comes to how, ...

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 ...

A trade group representing debt collection agencies alleges that the Golden State is charging unlawfully high licensing fees ...

Researchers say Virginia hospitals turned unpaid medical bills into lawsuits, garnishments and liens that hit lower-income ...