When debts go to collections, the balance can suddenly grow. Here's why that happens and what you should do next.

A growing number of people are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck right now. Due to the ongoing government ...

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, ...

The Federal Trade Commission logged over 140,000 consumer complaints about debt collection in the second quarter — a 220% jump from the same period a year earlier. Georgia, Texas and Florida recorded ...

Having debt written off may sound like you're getting a clean slate, but it can come with lasting consequences.

Household debt just hit a new all-time high. Here's how to slash your high-rate card balances before they spiral.

It is hard to understate the importance of inflation in Americans’ concerns today. Not only is it almost always the top issue of concern for Americans in the polls, but people also think it is getting ...

Consumer debt is at record-high levels, and the number of Americans behind on their credit card payments is also on the rise.