Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the collector ...

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(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector can be confusing and intimidating. “First and foremost, consumers need to check their credit report. Understand what’s out ...

CHARLOTTE — A growing number of people are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck right now. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, many are going without paychecks altogether. Consumer debt ...

Medical bills can quickly spiral, so you need to understand your legal exposure if the debt goes to collections.

People who want to work with a collector should consider contacting a credit counsellor — such as the non-profit Credit ...

Consumers take bill collectors to court, earning the label "credit terrorists." Feb. 5, 2010 — -- Americans with overdue debts usually face a daunting parade of punishments. First come the ...