Debt collectors don’t always play by the rules, and with scams on the rise, it’s important to take precautions to protect ...

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

Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the collector ...

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

Certain types of income may be off-limits to creditors, but that doesn't mean your bank account is safe.

You don't always need a lawyer to fight wage garnishment by a debt collector, particularly if you're filing a simple ...

Debt collectors have a reputation — and in some cases, a well-deserved one — for being unpleasant and intimidating. While the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was created to limit how far ...

When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...