Having a collection account on your credit report can feel like a heavy burden, as it can significantly impact many areas of ...

If a bill lands in collections, the fallout escalates quickly. So, you should know what to expect and how to fix it.

“It’s sort of a head-spinning, 180-degree reversal,” said Chi Chi Wu, an attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, ...

While having a bad score can be an immense source of stress, the worst thing you can do is bury your head in the sand.

An overdrawn bank account can do a lot more damage than you'd expect, especially over time. Khanchit Khirisutchalual/ . For ...

A spokesperson for the federal Department of Education said the agency will send the first notices to defaulted borrowers in ...

Negative entries like late payments and charge-offs stay on your credit report for seven years - this is what's known as the "seven-year rule." ...

Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration reversed course and told states they don’t have authority to take action on ...

Now that the government is back in business, your score should rebound as you pay off the debt. It takes time, so be patient.

“It’s sort of a head-spinning, 180-degree reversal,” said Chi Chi Wu, an attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, ...

Everything you need to know about Christmas collections in Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, ...

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Friday that he would meet this weekend with President Trump, most likely on ...