Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

On April 30, the FTC filed a stipulated order for a permanent injunctive relief and a monetary judgment against a Georgia-based debt collection company and its owner, which the court granted on May 9, ...

If an individual files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which discharges their personal obligations secured by a mortgaged property, are they still a “consumer” with a “debt” as the FDCPA defines those terms ...

On August 27, an Illinois appellate court affirmed a trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in an FDCPA class action. The case involved a 2022 collection email about a charged-off ...

Debt collection can feel intimidating, especially when the communication is aggressive or unclear. You might worry about what’s allowed and what crosses legal boundaries. Under **U.S. federal law**, ...

Best Texas Credit Pros, a prominent name in the credit repair industry, has announced an exciting expansion of its services to include the handling of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt ...

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) holds great potential as a tool for consumers. On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt ...