Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

WASHINGTON — The federal government’s consumer financial watchdog plans to crack down on the nation’s 4,500 debt collectors with new regulations to ensure that collectors are going after the right ...

The statute of limitations also plays a critical role. Each state sets time limits on how long a creditor can sue you for ...

A debt collection trade group filed a complaint in federal court challenging a CFPB advisory opinion that warned debt collectors against seeking payment on unverified or potentially inflated medical ...

ALBANY- The number of hospital debt lawsuits and debtors have plunged following changes to state laws around medical debt collection, according to a new report by an advocacy organization. The eight ...

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