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

Some states give creditors less time to sue over credit card debt. Here's where the deadlines are shortest.

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

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

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 ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider ...

Farmington Hiills-based GreenPath Financial Wellness sees many consumers who turned to credit cards to make ends meet once prices shot up.

High-interest credit card debt can feel like a weight on your shoulders. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom listens to strategies ...

If you're among the lucky taxpayers expecting a sizable refund this year, you might find yourself mentally spending it before the direct deposit hits your account. It's fun to fantasize about ...