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

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

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The likelihood that a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid balance depends on the debt, the amount and how collectible ...

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

Debt collectors rarely disappear on their own. Old balances can be sold, resold, and pursued in different ways for years, even after the legal window to sue has closed. I want to walk through how long ...

In 2025, people throughout the U.S. saw rising prices for consumer goods and a reduction in income and employment. Those factors contributed to a substantial rise in credit card debt.

Debt collection is changing fast. AI-powered systems are replacing traditional call centers, operating 24/7 to recover debts while maintaining customer satisfaction. For banks, fintechs, and ...