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.

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

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 ...

The Colorado Supreme Court repeatedly pressed a debt collection company last week to explain how its lawsuit against a Boulder woman for an unpaid credit card balance complied with the specific ...

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 ...

The average American carries $6,523 in credit card debt -- and it's rising. See how you compare by generation, plus ways to ...