Browsing: Collectors

When debt collectors call over and over, the stress can build quickly. If you’re dealing with repeated calls about unpaid bills, you may be wondering whether a cease and desist letter to debt…

Key insight: A trade group representing debt collectors is seeking to claw back licensing fees that California’s financial regulator collected last year.Supporting data: The California Department…

If you ignore debt collectors, the problem usually doesn’t go away. In many cases, the calls and letters continue. The debt may grow with added interest or fees. In some…

No one likes getting calls from debt collectors. And if you’ve already had the misfortune of dealing with one (or more than one), you already know that debt…

Dealing with debt collectors can feel intimidating, especially if the calls or letters seem constant. But you don’t have to face that stress without support.   Federal…

Zombie debt may sound like a bad pitch for a bank-based horror movie, but it’s potentially scarier than the undead. It’s the debt — maybe a…

Many people are unsure about which debt collection practices are legal, and which are prohibited. This confusion can lead them to pay more than they owe,…

Debt collectors play a vital role in the financial ecosystem by recovering unpaid debts on behalf of creditors. These agencies engage in various tactics to secure…

We all love a good underdog story, unless we’re the ones living it. If you’ve been forced into the underdog role over debt, you need to…

Tired of the constant buzzing of unwanted debt collector calls? You’re not alone. These calls can be disruptive, stressful and even intimidating.  But there’s good news:…