A statute of limitations is a time window in which someone can pursue a legal remedy for a civil or criminal infraction. Learn more about how this applies to investors inside.

Some states are enacting medical debt laws as the Trump administration pulls back federal protections. Elsewhere, industry ...

Debt collectors generally descend after a creditor has given up sending bills and resorts to contacting the consumer by phone. Some creditors use in-house debt collectors. Others sell delinquent ...

Since 2019, the number of hospital lawsuits against patients in New York has fallen from 14,000 to 100 annually.

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

Learn the FDCPA's rules on how debt collectors can contact debtors, your rights, and what to do if harassed—key to protecting financial well-being.

Household debt in the United States hit a record $18.2 trillion during the first quarter of 2025 amid a steep rise in mortgage balances, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

When the credit card debt racks up, it can be hard to stay current on what's owed. If your balance remains delinquent for ...

Before you hand over money to a debt collector, take these steps to protect both your finances and your rights.

The Federal Trade Commission says that Florida is one of the highest-ranking states for debt collection calls. At least ...

Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.