A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows the U.S. household debt has hit a record $18.8 trillion, with ...

The most frequent consumer debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB in 2023 were attempts to collect debts that actually were not owed, the bureau said in its annual Fair Debt Collection ...

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

Part of the issue is that today's higher everyday costs, elevated interest rates, rising inflation and growing healthcare ...

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As collection activity rises, it's important to understand how protected your disability benefits really are.

Student loan borrowers who haven't paid their debt now face seeing their wages garnished, Social Security benefits reduced, and more as debt collection resumes in 2025. A five-year break that began as ...

New York City officials are finalizing plans to replace a controversial debt collection system by the end of the current fiscal year as unpaid property taxes continue to rise, according to the city’s ...

Bankruptcy can halt many garnishments — but Social Security is a different story. Here's what to know.