Your paycheck may be more protected from garnishment than you think — but only if you live in the right state.

A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to mean automatic defeat. You may have more options than you think.

Persistent debt collector calls can feel overwhelming, but there are some steps borrowers can take to stop them.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. fizkes / Getty Images Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider hiring an attorney for better outcomes.

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 ...

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has finalized the Stopping Harassment and ...

The company, which has never been licensed in the state, according to officials, as 45 days from Feb. 11 to pay, according to ...

On February 26, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announced a final rule adopting the Stopping Harassment and Intimidation and Ensuring Lawful Debt (SHIELD) Collection ...