Persistent debt collector calls can feel overwhelming, but there are some steps borrowers can take to stop them.

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A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to mean automatic defeat. You may have more options than you think.

Collection accounts have become a common issue for borrowers in today's economic landscape. Between issues like persistent inflation, elevated borrowing rates and tighter household budgets, millions ...

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) priorities and mandates are undergoing shifts with the new Trump administration, the CFPB pledged in 2024 to continue its efforts to eliminate ...