Debt collectors have limits under federal law and there are certain behaviors that cross the line into harassment.

Having your wages garnished can cause big issues, but you may have more options to fight back than you think.

Debt collectors can freeze your bank account with a levy, but how serious and immediate is the impact?

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 ...

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has finalized the Stopping Harassment and ...

US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...

Most debt fixes won't stop a garnishment order, but is debt consolidation the exception? Here's what to know.

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A recent Gallup survey showed that roughly a third of American adults are cutting back on basic living expenses to pay ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider ...

On February 26, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announced a final rule adopting the Stopping Harassment and Intimidation and Ensuring Lawful Debt (SHIELD) Collection ...