Harassed by debt collectors? What your rights really are

Consumers across the country are being bombarded with intimidating and sometimes aggressive debt collection calls, and ...
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Debt collection lawsuits are rising in U.S. states. Here’s what you need to know to report on them.

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

Money Matters: Avoiding 'phantom' debt collectors

No one wants to get a call from a debt collector, especially if the caller is part of a shady operation known as a “phantom” ...

'There's nothing on fire,' Dave Ramsey tells panicked caller facing wage garnishment over $7K debt — says collection odds are 'statistically zero'

A Detroit-area caller feared wage garnishment after appearing in court over a $7,000 credit card lawsuit. Amber, an ...