Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

Certain types of income may be off-limits to creditors, but that doesn't mean your bank account is safe.

A creditor with a judgment can hit your paycheck and your account at the same time, causing major financial issues.

Consumers can stop debt collection calls by using legal letters, with protections backed by federal law and tools from the ...

SBA & Federal Debt Advisory Services supports individuals navigating federal debt processes through advocacy and consultation ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...

When a person owes money and doesn’t pay, it’s not unusual for debt collectors to get involved. It’s also not unusual for collection agencies to resort to aggressive tactics to get people to pay their ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is opposing debt collector PRA Group Inc.'s bid to terminate a 2023 consent judgment ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Debt collectors could face limits on how much they could collect from medical debtors under legislation a Senate panel discussed Wednesday. State lawmakers have been negotiating ...