When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...

Paying off collections improves your finances, but what happens to the negative mark on your credit report?

A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to a surge in aggressive debt collection calls. Many residents have filed ...

Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.

WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.

Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the collector ...