We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. But while a lot of people are dealing with collection issues right now, ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. While weighing their options, some borrowers may stumble on an ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

Although Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) priorities and mandates are undergoing shifts with the new Trump administration, the CFPB pledged in 2024 to continue its efforts to eliminate ...

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In this article, we share a timeline of our monthly "bites" for 2024 applicable to debt collection practices. Like 2023, the theme of 2024 was medical debt collection. The Bureau issued numerous ...

Having watched Chicago’s City Council rebel against his budget and pass its own, Mayor Brandon Johnson is now focused on the matter of how (and if) the city collects its past-due debts. Going forward, ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at ...

Healthcare providers are now faced with changes in how medical debt is reported and collected. These laws require a transition away from credit-based pressure tactics toward educational and voluntary ...