Not every debt collection call is what it seems. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares the do’s and don’ts that can ...

"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

Florida is ranked third in the nation with the most debt collection calls, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Here ...

The national debt has grown to more than $37 trillion. There is mounting concern in some quarters over how soon the ballooning debt will impact the lives of everyday Americans. As economics Paul ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But ...

Dealing with debt is different for everyone, but Dave Ramsey's debt management plan is one approach to getting out from under the weight of it quickly.

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.

Efficiently dealing with personal loan debt collectors can be stressful, but knowing your fundamental rights and responsibilities can make a huge difference. The nations' lending institutions and ...

A few years later, after experiencing layoffs, addiction issues, and mounting medical bills, Mike’s finances collapsed. He ...

Courts and universities should distinguish between students who won’t pay and those who can’t – and help them to pay.

Higher education remains grossly unequal and poorly funded in South Africa. It’s not so much a well-worn refrain about the historical conditions that produced this truism (colonial occupation, ...

When a debt goes unpaid long enough, lenders often sell or transfer it to a collection agency. This step is more than a ...