More Americans are taking on debt and falling behind on bills. The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of ...

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A debt collector is suing state Rep. Kalan Haywood of Milwaukee for missing payments on almost $6,000 of credit card debt.

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 ...

High-rate debt has become an increasingly common part of many people's financial lives over the last decade and the economic issues that have been looming recently, like sticky (but now cooling) ...

Rising credit card balances and high interest rates can make it difficult to keep up with monthly payments, especially when juggling multiple debts simultaneously. A debt management plan (DMP) offers ...

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Behind on your debt payments? If so, you may want to keep an eye out for signs that garnishment is on the horizon.

Using a tax refund to pay down high-interest credit card debt can save you money and improve your credit. Making a plan for all of your cash windfalls, including tax refunds, can help you maximize ...

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