Beyond Finance reports on debt collectors' intimidation tactics and rights protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Know your rights!

When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.

It's important to know what your rights actually are when you're dealing with aggressive debt collectors.

On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt. The ...

Medical debt regulations are shifting dramatically in 2026, with states banning credit reporting and federal rules in limbo. If you’re a healthcare provider, the old collection playbook might soon ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports that a debt validation letter helps confirm a debt's legitimacy. Respond within 30 days and ...

Debt collection calls surged in 2025 — over 13,000 complaints in PA. Know your rights and where to get free help.