Consumers are being taken to court in droves for delinquent credit card and other bills. New legal protections and even A.I.

A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to catch you off guard. Here's how to protect yourself in the first 30 days.

Forbes Advisor reviews National Debt Relief’s custom debt relief plans, from consolidation to resolution, to help you regain financial control.

New features help consumers track collection activity, identify potential rights concerns, and respond to qualifying debt collection matters through self-service tools and access to independent ...

In addition to helping borrowers by reorganizing their debts, debt relief can also benefit creditors, as it allows them to ...

U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, credit card and auto loan balances. Credit card debt alone reached a record ...

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 ...

Discover how re-aging debt can reset legal timelines, enabling collectors to sue. Learn how to protect yourself from these ...

A job loss can change your debt strategy overnight, but debt relief isn't always the best first move to make.

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...