Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...

Complaints about debt collectors have soared, according to new federal data. The Federal Trade Commission received 194,225 ...

Learn what is the statute of limitations on debt, how it varies by state and when debt may no longer be collectible. See how ...

Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands answer your questions about what to do if your ...

Student loan borrowers in default will soon face wage garnishment and the withholding of federal benefits as the Trump ...

A borrower is in default after an extended period without making payments and failing to restore the loan to good standing.

Having watched Chicago’s City Council rebel against his budget and pass its own, Mayor Brandon Johnson is now focused on the matter of how (and if) the city collects its past-due debts. Going forward, ...

Individuals offering debt resolution services to consumers in Tennessee must first obtain a license through the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance before providing those services as of Jan.

Warner’s board was not swayed by tech billionaire Larry Ellison's personal guarantee to back the equity portion of ...

State courts in Iowa cannot bill low-income Iowans for the cost of their court-appointed defense attorney when criminal ...

The U.S. Department of Education is resuming wage garnishment for borrowers in default on their federal student loans, marking the end of pandemic-era relief measures. Starting January 7, 2026, wage ...

Since the start of 2023, Nevada has written off more than $106 million in “bad debt,” meaning state officials have deemed it impossible or impractical to collect, according to a Nevada Independent ...