In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...
Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.
Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.
Overall, some 42.3 million borrowers owe $1.67 trillion in student loans, according to the Education Department.
You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...
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