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

As those living in the southwestern United States enter the dog days of summer, debt collectors are especially feeling the heat. As if complying with the myriad of state and federal regulations ...

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Your paycheck may be more protected from garnishment than you think — but only if you live in the right state.

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

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider hiring an attorney for better outcomes.

Debt collection can be an unpleasant business, but it's a big one. The industry generates $12.2 billion in revenue for the roughly 4,500 firms chasing down borrowers who owe money on credit cards, ...

In 2013, there were more than 200,000 complaints nationwide about debt collection, making up 10 percent of all consumer complaints. Debt collection was second only to identity theft in complaint ...