Across the country, workers who once chased passion projects and purpose-driven roles are quietly trading them in for whatever job will keep the bills paid. The shift is not about fickle ambition, it ...

A debt default could cause nearly 8 million job cuts, Moody's Analytics said. As the U.S. hurtles closer to a default on its debt as early as next month, the economic consequences could prove ...

Dealing with debt issues can be overwhelming, especially if your debt has been turned over to a debt collector to deal with. When your debt slips into collections, those simple monthly bills that you ...

Before paying a debt in collections, verify that it’s both legitimate and collectible to avoid scams or zombie debt. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) helps protect you from harassment ...

Student loan borrowers who haven't paid their debt now face seeing their wages garnished, Social Security benefits reduced, and more as debt collection resumes in 2025. A five-year break that began as ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collection is when a company attempts to collect payment on past-due and unpaid debt, such as a loan or medical bill. It ...

Dealing with debt collectors can be a frustrating process, especially when you're not sure if the debt they're reaching out about is even yours. Mistakes happen, after all, and sometimes old debts ...

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Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for detailed information about the debt and the debt collector’s contact details to ...