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.

Debt collectors can't drain your account without a court order, but once they have one, the rules may surprise you.

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 ...

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

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 ...

As debt relief scams become more sophisticated, it's easier than ever to fall for one. Watch out for these 7 debt relief ...

A New York debt collection company must pay a $100,000 civil penalty and stop operating in Connecticut after regulators found ...

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 ...