“Prioritize debts secured by a house or car, necessities like utilities and debts that can’t be discharged, including student ...

The cost of living has risen sharply in recent years, and so have financial stress levels. Recent data shows that three of four Americans today are anxious about their financial situations, and among ...

(InvestigateTV) — Debt collection complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been running high, and some advocates worry recent changes could make it harder for people ...

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 Paul Solman explains ...

Debt collection is a legitimate business — when done legally. But too often, debt collectors choose to push the boundaries, especially when they assume the person on the other end of the line isn't ...

Debt collectors are hounding a couple in their seventies who say they were wrongly accused of driving off without paying for ...

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Zombie debt refers to old debts collectors attempt to recover, despite expiration. Discover how it works, why it's risky, and ...