Financial therapists recommend small steps at your own pace, including engaging in comforting routines, finding a support buddy and celebrating progress with treats.

Many borrowers think that making payments shields them from legal trouble, but the reality isn't always so simple.

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

Debt collection is a legitimate business — when done legally. But too often, debt collectors choose to push the boundaries, especially when they assume the person on the other end of the line isn't ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

How to stop rogue debt collectors step way over the legal line. April 26, 2012— -- intro: Debt collectors make more than a billion contacts with consumers each year, according to ACA ...

(InvestigateTV) — About 20 percent of Americans said they fear they simply won’t be able to afford their debt payments due to ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a recent NerdWallet survey.

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting can stop these fraudulent schemes.

An example of good debt is a student loan used to pay for education that increases your earning potential or a mortgage for a ...

Artificial intelligence offers debt collection companies the opportunity to vastly improve margins while achieving higher ...