Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

After unexpectedly surging in July, consumer debt returned to its previous trend and flatlined again in August, signaling ...

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

U.S. auto loan delinquencies are climbing above pre-pandemic rates and nearing 2008 crisis levels. Consumers now carry $1.66 ...

"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

As consumer debt surpasses $18 trillion in early 2025, the need for effective and ethical consumer debt reduction solutions has never been more urgent. Both nonprofit and for-profit models offer ...

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But when they applied for a mortgage, they were shocked to find a $17,000 debt listed on Amy’s credit report. The debt came ...

“Buy now, pay later” offers have been gaining popularity, especially among young people. They offer a quick and easy way to obtain what you want now. About half of households now use them. But what ...

The Case-Shiller Housing Index is like the S&P 500 of housing. But instead of tracking the prominence of the largest U.S.

For retirees relying on Social Security, any amount of debt can feel like a heavy weight that can't be managed over the long term. These retirement benefits are designed to cover basic living expenses ...