When a spouse dies with debt, creditors could still come calling. Here's what surviving spouses should know.

These types of debt collection mistakes are rare, but they can still have major consequences for your money.

A debt collector may be able to freeze your bank account, but if it's a joint account, the rules get complicated.

More Americans are taking on debt and falling behind on bills. The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of ...

A Massachusetts debt buying company is accused of collecting debts without a state-required license and using scare tactics ...

An unpaid debt could damage your credit score. It’s common for debts to be turned over to collection agencies after a period of time. It’s wise to request proof that a debt collectors owns your debt ...

Private debt collectors such as credit card companies and banks can’t garnish your Social Security benefits. Section 207 of ...

Got a debt to collect in Venezuela’s capital? Dr. Diablo and his pitchfork-wielding posse use public humiliation to pressure ...