We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Right now, many Americans are struggling with old debts that refuse to ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Part of the issue is that the recent surge in digital lending and ...

Dealing with debt issues can be overwhelming, especially if your debt has been turned over to a debt collector to deal with.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Carrying a certain amount of credit card debt or auto debt may not be the end of the world, particularly if you're able to pay ...

Phone calls and letters are still going strong in debt collections, but outreach via digital channels such as text and emails is gradually creeping up. So is the use of artificial intelligence and ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for ...

Michael Sheen used £100,000 ($130,000) of his own money to buy £1 million ($1.2 m) worth of his neighbors' debts. He made the documentary "Michael Sheen's Secret Million Pound Giveaway," to raise ...

The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and 'come after you' if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers ...