Debt collectors can freeze your bank account with a levy, but how serious and immediate is the impact?

Your paycheck may be more protected from garnishment than you think — but only if you live in the right state.

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider hiring an attorney for better outcomes.

A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to mean automatic defeat. You may have more options than you think.

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Most debt fixes won't stop a garnishment order, but is debt consolidation the exception? Here's what to know.

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

Debt management programs can lead to lower rates on credit cards, waive late fees, and bring delinquent accounts current to stop collection activity, according to GreenPath Financial Wellness. Buzz ...

Getting out of credit card debt may not be a speedy process, but even chipping away at it will help you save money. Debt consolidation refers to taking out a single lower-interest loan to pay off ...