WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.

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.

The statute of limitations also plays a critical role. Each state sets time limits on how long a creditor can sue you for ...

The amount you owe may also be subject to your state's statute of limitations, which typically ranges from three to 10 years, ...

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

US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...

Complaints about debt collectors have soared, according to new federal data. The Federal Trade Commission received 194,225 ...

Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands answer your questions about what to do if your ...

A borrower is in default after an extended period without making payments and failing to restore the loan to good standing.

TAMPA, Fla. — Sometimes it feels like spam calls are non-stop, either trying to sell you something or even take advantage of you. But if your phone is ringing because you owe money to a credit card, ...