Discover what odious debt is, how it operates, and examples of its occurrence. Learn why successor governments may refuse to ...

The U.S. Department of Education is resuming wage garnishment for borrowers in default on their federal student loans, ...

A borrower is in default after an extended period without making payments and failing to restore the loan to good standing.

Californians can now visit one state website to request all data brokers delete their personal information and refrain from ...

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, individuals offering debt resolution services to Tennessee consumers must first obtain a license through the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) before providing ...

New Yorkers will soon have stronger protections against deceptive student loan servicers, debt collectors and health ...

Having watched Chicago's City Council rebel against his budget -- to some extent, anyway -- Mayor Brandon Johnson is now ...

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's office is receiving assistance from the state Office of Debt Recovery, as it tries to ...

Higher wages, free cancer screenings, tighter social media rules for teens and new debt protections: how Virginia’s 2026 laws ...

Having watched Chicago’s City Council rebel against his budget and pass its own, Mayor Brandon Johnson is now focused on the matter of how (and if) the city collects its past-due debts. Going forward, ...

The Gary School Board agreed Thursday to dip into its cash reserves to cover more than $5 million in unexpected expenses not included in its 2025 budget..

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 ...