Trying to settle your debt for less? Here's how to spot the red flags that could signal you're getting a bad deal.

Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.

It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. While several changes for student loan borrowers will take effect ...

Think your dental office can send unpaid bills to collections whenever you want? Not quite. There's a specific 90-180 da ...

Think you can ignore a $50 debt without consequences? Think again. While there’s no legal minimum for collections, even tiny ...

In today’s economy, the American consumer is caught between a rock and a hard place. On one side, credit card balances have climbed to a staggering record of $1.23 trillion, a 60% increase from the ...

IRS has a 10-year window to collect back taxes – but for many Americans, that doesn’t mean the debt simply disappears. The IRS Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) generally gives the government ...

Medical bills have a way of sneaking up on people, and it can happen long after the initial injury or illness has passed. You might be fully recovered and feeling like life has returned to normal, ...