A new report shows consumer debt cases have surged in Massachusetts. Legislation to reduce the interest rate companies can charge when they win have so far failed.

Debt collectors don’t always play by the rules, and with scams on the rise, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your finances.

Debt collection complaints in North Texas have paralleled a nationwide surge. Experts and data attribute the spike to higher cost of living and ...

Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

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 ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collectors are on the rise as more people find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Sam Brashears, a single mom working as an appointment scheduler, has struggled ...

Having your wages garnished can cause big issues, but you may have more options to fight back than you think.

Debt collectors have limits under federal law and there are certain behaviors that cross the line into harassment.

As part of ongoing efforts from the Trump administration to streamline regulatory efforts, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing changes to Larger Market Participant thresholds, ...

(NewsNation) — American households owe a record $18.4 trillion, and federal data shows complaints about aggressive debt collection have surged over the past year. The Federal Trade Commission logged ...