If you've fallen behind on a $5,000 debt and a collection agency is hounding you for payments, you might be worried about what happens next. Owing a few thousand dollars to a debt collector can put ...

Debt settlement requires you to pay a lump sum to creditors for less than you owe and have the remaining balance forgiven. To choose the right debt settlement company, compare the cost, eligibility ...

Not all debts qualify for settlement, but knowing which ones are excluded can help you plan your payoff strategy.

A former telecom employee is being accused of stealing up to $32,000 at her company after she posed as debt collection agent.

In an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers, the White House said it will again start processing student loan ...

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly half of respondents worry about ...

Artificial intelligence offers debt collection companies the opportunity to vastly improve margins while achieving higher ...

An example of good debt is a student loan used to pay for education that increases your earning potential or a mortgage for a ...