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

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

As those living in the southwestern United States enter the dog days of summer, debt collectors are especially feeling the heat. As if complying with the myriad of state and federal regulations ...

Debt collection can be an unpleasant business, but it's a big one. The industry generates $12.2 billion in revenue for the roughly 4,500 firms chasing down borrowers who owe money on credit cards, ...

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

Some of these loans — known as zombie mortgages — were reportedly sold to debt buyers for pennies on the dollar, despite many homeowners having received tax forms years earlier indicating the debts ...

Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt collector’s contact details to ...