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

You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you live in Ohio and debt collectors have been tracking you down, several different laws can help protect you. This includes ...

On June 6, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled on dueling motions for summary judgment in a suit against a debt collection agency for alleged violations of the FDCPA.

Hall v. Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC, No. 1:24-CV-01026-JRR, 2025 WL 475275, at *1 (D. Md. Feb. 12, 2025) A United States District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland ...

When you see a debt pop up on your credit report that doesn't look familiar, or one that lists the wrong balance or dates, it's natural to panic. Errors on credit reports are more common than many ...

Learn what is the statute of limitations on debt, how it varies by state and when debt may no longer be collectible. See how ...

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you’ve ever been contacted by a collection agency over medical debt, you’re not alone. Over 40 million people have unpaid medical ...