With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

When you allow your credit card debt to compound, it can be tough to keep up with the payments over time — and that's especially true in today's high-rate credit card environment. With card rates ...

If a bill lands in collections, the fallout escalates quickly. So, you should know what to expect and how to fix it.

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The time it takes debt and derogatory marks to fall off your credit report depends on the type of debt or mark involved. In general, most debt will fall off your credit report after seven years, but ...

Phone calls and letters are still going strong in debt collections, but outreach via digital channels such as text and emails is gradually creeping up. So is the use of artificial intelligence and ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Imagine answering your phone only to hear a debt collector demanding payment. For thousands of Nevadans, this is an everyday reality. A recent WalletHub report ranks Nevada third in ...

Many Americans almost saw their credit scores improve under a rule that was finalized late in the Biden presidency. But ultimately, the rule was killed after President Biden left office. The rule ...

The WalletHub study found the average number of collection accounts per Dallas resident is 3.15, with an average balance per account of nearly $1,600. MarianVejcik / Getty Images/iStockphoto Several ...