Debt relief can slow or stop the debt collection process, but how quickly it happens depends on the strategy used.

The IRS has ramped up its use of private collection agencies, and millions of taxpayers may not know who is really ...

A frozen bank account signals serious debt trouble, but it can also be the moment to resolve the issue for good.

The statute of limitations for the collection of many debts lasts three to six years, depending on the state where you live ...

Debt settlement may still be possible late in the process, but poor timing can limit your options and leverage.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...