Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

A debt collector can't freeze your bank account on a whim, but certain debts make it easier to pursue a bank levy.

If you're being sued over unpaid credit card debt, you may have more leverage than the debt collector is counting on. Hanizam ...

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 ...

Debt collection complaints in North Texas have paralleled a nationwide surge. Experts and data attribute the spike to higher ...

Some states give creditors less time to sue over credit card debt. Here's where the deadlines are shortest.

A new report shows consumer debt cases have surged in Massachusetts. Legislation to reduce the interest rate companies can ...

As debt relief scams become more sophisticated, it's easier than ever to fall for one. Watch out for these 7 debt relief scams so you can protect yourself.

For the millions of Americans struggling to pay off the costs of expensive medical procedures, the looming debt is accompanied by another threat: that the unpaid medical bills could drag down their ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Intuit Credit Karma reports Americans' average debt rose to $58,712 in Q4 2025, with Gen Z showing the highest growth at ...