You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you live in Ohio and debt collectors have been tracking you down, several different laws can help protect you. This includes ...

The likelihood that a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid balance depends on the debt, the amount and how collectible ...

Consumers across the country are being bombarded with intimidating and sometimes aggressive debt collection calls, and federal data shows complaints about debt collection more than doubled from 2024 ...

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The statute of limitations also plays a critical role. Each state sets time limits on how long a creditor can sue you for ...

Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands answer your questions about what to do if your ...