Experts say the objective of the RBI’s new collection standards is to prevent harassment and unethical recovery practices ...

A Bill to enable the introduction of a code of practice for the industry received royal assent in March 2019. This code, due ...

Getting a call from a debt collector can be stressful. You may feel pressured to say anything just to end the conversation. But what you say on the phone can have real consequences for your finances ...

Our opinions are our own. When debt feels overwhelming, it can be hard to imagine how any general one-size-fits-all advice can lead to financial freedom. Financial therapists suggest that a ...

Plaintiffs claimed Iowa Student Loan debt collection practices violated their rights. ISL says it no longer seeks garnishment without legal notice.

Debt collection generates more fraud reports to the FTC than any other industry, according to the agency. But even legitimate ...

Cambodia has the most microcredit debt per capita anywhere in the world — debts held mainly by people living in poverty who ...

Many people assume that debt collectors must keep your information completely private. In reality, collectors are allowed to discuss your debt with your spouse or your attorney. This is especially ...

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Debt complaints are surging. Here's the sobering reason. Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data ...

New federal data shows debt collection calls have jumped more than 200 percent in the past year, flooding phone lines ...

Knowing your rights during debt collection can protect you from harassment, misinformation and costly mistakes.