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

As those living in the southwestern United States enter the dog days of summer, debt collectors are especially feeling the heat. As if complying with the myriad of state and federal regulations ...

Learn what is the statute of limitations on debt, how it varies by state and when debt may no longer be collectible. See how ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collection is when a company attempts to collect payment on past-due and unpaid debt, such as a loan or medical bill. It ...

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee, said grassroots organizing and effective messaging has helped reduce the aggressive debt collection tactics of many hospitals.

What is a time-barred debt? A time-barred debt is any overdue payment that has passed the statute of limitations in your state. Whether it’s credit card debt, medical debt or unpaid auto loans, if ...

What happens when the statute of limitations expires? When you stop making payments on a debt and become delinquent, your creditor may send your debt to a debt collector. Debt collectors will attempt ...