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

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

Not all debts qualify for settlement, but knowing which ones are excluded can help you plan your payoff strategy.

This article was paid for by Freedom Debt Relief. A debt settlement company can help you find relief from overwhelming debt payments, debt collectors and mounting fees. But not all of these companies ...

Today's high prices probably aren't going away — and neither is the debt that many people have accrued because of them. Even as inflation cools compared to last year, the cost of essentials like ...

If you’re drowning beneath a quickly growing credit card balance and wondering how it got this bad, you’re not alone and out of options. Minimum payments barely chip away at the principal. Interest ...

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 ...