Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

A creditor with a judgment can hit your paycheck and your account at the same time, causing major financial issues.

That legal threat from your debt collector may not be empty. How often do they really take that action, though?

Changes to the CFPB have made it more difficult to file a complaint and limited protections available to consumers, making it ...

SBA & Federal Debt Advisory Services supports individuals navigating federal debt processes through advocacy and consultation ...

Debt collectors may sound intimidating, but laws put firm limits on what they cannot do, especially when it comes to how, ...

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 ...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

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 ...

Settling credit card debt with little to no money sounds impossible, but some strategies can help you do just that.