The statute of limitations also plays a critical role. Each state sets time limits on how long a creditor can sue you for ...
Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.
(NewsNation) — U.S. households now owe a record $18.4 trillion in debt, and federal data shows complaints about aggressive debt collection have surged over the past year. The Federal Trade Commission ...
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 ...
With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Debt Relief, one of the nation's largest debt settlement companies, has earned multiple top honors in 2025, solidifying its standing as one of ...