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

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

On October 1, the CFPB issued an advisory opinion highlighting that debt collectors engaging in certain practices with respect to the collection of medical debts are strictly liable under the FDCPA ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

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

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...