WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.

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

Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

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 ...

The likelihood that a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid balance depends on the debt, the amount and how collectible ...

Debt collection is changing fast. AI-powered systems are replacing traditional call centers, operating 24/7 to recover debts while maintaining customer satisfaction. For banks, fintechs, and ...

In 2025, people throughout the U.S. saw rising prices for consumer goods and a reduction in income and employment. Those factors contributed to a substantial rise in credit card debt.

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against seven companies and three individuals operating the "Accelerated Debt" program that falsely claimed to reduce consumers' debt by as ...