Did a debt collector freeze your bank account? Here's what to do next to protect your money and your rights.

Debt collectors can't drain your account without a court order, but once they have one, the rules may surprise you.

Court rules that Earn Account Cryptocurrency is owned by Debtors and will not be returned In our latest Bitblog update regarding the Celsius Network LLC, et al. (the “Debtors”) bankruptcy proceeding ...

For creditors dealing with debtors in the shadow of bankruptcy, a common scenario repeats itself. The creditor repossesses collateral, attaches an account, or sets off a bank account, and then the ...

The Commission on Judicial Nomination submitted seven candidates to Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration for appointment as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals after former Chief Judge Janet DiFiore ...

When an extended period of time passes, and payments are not made on debt, creditors may “charge off the account” or “charge off the debt.” A “charge-off” appears on credit reports and is not a ...

When a creditor charges off a debt, usually 180 days after it's due, they stop collection attempts. Debt charge-offs significantly lower your credit score and stay on your credit report for seven ...

When you get a loan — whether it’s a car loan, home loan, student loan, personal loan or loan from a family member — you assume a debt and become a debtor. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New ...

Based in San Mateo, California, Freedom Debt Relief was founded in 2002 with a mission to help Americans who have become overwhelmed by their unsecured debt. Launched during a time of rising consumer ...