Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.

Being sued over credit card debt is stressful, but by responding promptly, verifying the debt's validity, understanding your ...

If you owe money to a creditor and fall behind on payments, you may start receiving calls from a debt collector. Debt collectors have the right to use numerous channels to contact you about your ...

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

There's a reason Shaunna Burns went viral with her videos about dealing with debt collectors: She used to be one, so she knows a few things. (Also she's smart and funny.) We fact-checked her advice ...

Nicole Silva wasn’t expecting a bill after her daughter received urgent medical care following a car crash. After all, she ...

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, ...

Nicole Silva wasn’t expecting a bill after her daughter received urgent medical care following a car crash. After all, she ...