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

Achieve reports on options for debt help, which vary from debt consolidation to professional relief or bankruptcy.

National nonprofit credit counseling agency Take Charge America reveals the critical components and benefits of this effective, yet underutilized debt relief option. When faced with mounting credit ...

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 ...

The threat of more tariffs is raising cost-of-living concerns among many Americans. For those living paycheck-to-paycheck, increased expenses could lead to a debt spiral. “Credit cards often become ...

There are several ways to deal with overwhelming debt, and the right one for you depends on the severity of the problem and the resources you have. If you’re exploring debt management vs. debt ...