Consumer complaints about debt collectors have surged nationwide, but experts say the law gives you tools to shut down ...

Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

For many people carrying high-interest debt, debt consolidation is often the first strategy they consider. This may involve a ...

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 ...

A fair credit card debt settlement is typically somewhere between 50% and 70% of your outstanding balance, though settlements ...

You may have options if a debt settlement no longer feels right, but the timing, paperwork and payments matter.

Credit card debt forgiveness: Is it possible? Quick to go up, painfully difficult to bring down. Sound familiar? Most U.S. adults have credit card debt, and if you’re struggling to pay yours off or ...