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

Being sued over credit card debt is stressful, but by responding promptly, verifying the debt's validity, understanding your ...

(NewsNation) — With credit card debt reaching an all-time high, now is the time for the most pertinent questions and answers surrounding a difficult reality many Americans are facing. Credit card debt ...

If you've received a call or a letter from a debt collector claiming you owe money, but you believe there's been a mistake, you have rights under the law to challenge it. But while disputing a debt ...

No, debt collectors cannot have you arrested for unpaid credit card debt. However, if you are sued and don't comply with a court order, you can be arrested. You can manage your credit card debt by ...

According to a recent Bankrate survey, 46% of respondents said they carry a credit card balance from month to month. NPR's Life Kit debunks some common myths and gives advice about credit card debt.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...

(Mass Appeal) - As of the third quarter of 2024, Massachusetts residents had an average credit card debt of $8,685, ranking 10th highest among U.S. states. Gordon Oliver, the Director of Business ...

Americans' household debt levels, including credit card debt, rose to new all-time highs in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The report showed ...

Americans won’t have to worry about unpaid medical bills damaging their credit reports and scores much longer. The Biden administration is finalizing a rule Tuesday that will end the inclusion of ...