While most states have laws that specifically govern debt collection lawsuits, the laws vary widely and few offer protections for consumers, according to new data released today by the Center for ...

Debt collection can be stressful, but understanding your legal rights and negotiating strategically can help you reduce what ...

At the same time, borrowers continue to carry historically high debt balances, making it increasingly common for an estate to ...

A letter arrives about a debt you don't remember, from a company you've never dealt with, for an account you never opened. For a growing number of people, that notice is how they first learn someone ...

Debt collectors have a limited time to make claims against an estate, so it's important to know that firm deadline.

Having debt in collections is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans — especially those who are struggling with unexpected financial hardships. But while facing a debt collection issue may ...

[00:00] Rachel Rogers: Foreign. [00:22] Melissa Tulis Smith: Hello and welcome to the podcast series Creditors Corner Legal Talk, presented by Smith Debnum, Attorneys at Law, where we explore a range ...