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

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) holds great potential as a tool for consumers. On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt ...

Generally, the clock starts on the statute of limitations on debt after the last account activity. In some states, the clock starts when you first miss a payment on your debt. The statute of ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently conducted an analysis of the risks that nursing home residents and their caregivers face in nursing home facilities' admissions contracts and ...

New in-app tools help consumers better understand past-due debt, organize account information, review available options, monitor collection activity, and take action after unexpected financial hardshi ...

On November 1, a debt collection trade group filed a complaint in federal court challenging an October 1 CFPB advisory opinion that warned debt collectors against seeking payment on unverified or ...

Worried that creditors will seize your inherited assets over unpaid debt? Here's the likelihood of that happening.

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 ...

Learn how bad debt recovery impacts accounting and taxes, and how both businesses and individuals should report it for clear ...