Understanding the minimum thresholds for debt lawsuits can help you navigate collections and protect your finances.

Many borrowers think that making payments shields them from legal trouble, but the reality isn't always so simple.

Plaintiffs claimed Iowa Student Loan debt collection practices violated their rights. ISL says it no longer seeks garnishment without legal notice.

Speer pointed out a law has already been offered to states to address shortcomings in the debt-buying process. If passed in ...

On October 14, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued regulatory guidance explaining three new state laws governing the collection and reporting of medical debt. The guidance ...

Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

Many people assume that debt collectors must keep your information completely private. In reality, collectors are allowed to discuss your debt with your spouse or your attorney. This is especially ...

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In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...