Atlanta leads U.S. in debt collection call rates; Georgia ranks first nationwide for complaints per capita, FTC analysis ...

Updated features help consumers manage collection activity, reduce unwanted collector contact, identify potential rights ...

New features help consumers track collection activity, identify potential rights concerns, and respond to qualifying ...

Debt relief promises a fresh start, but the fine print actually determines how much debt disappears in the process.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed ...

Generally, the clock starts on the statute of limitations on debt after the last account activity. In some states, the clock starts when you first miss a payment on your debt. The statute of ...

If a debt collector reaches out while you're receiving disability benefits, don't assume you have no options — and don't ignore the communication, either. Taking a few strategic steps can help you ...

The transfer of defaulted student-loan from the Education Department to the Treasury brings back agencies once criticized for predatory behavior.

The Federal Trade Commission is in the process of returning more than $1 million to consumers duped by a phantom credit collection scheme. If you are contacted about unpaid balances, whether they are ...