A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to catch you off guard. Here's how to protect yourself in the first 30 days.

Generally, the clock starts on the statute of limitations on debt after the last account activity. In some states, the clock starts when you first miss a payment on your debt. The statute of ...

Knowing what debt collectors can and can't do after a borrower dies could protect your family from costly mistakes.

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Anastasia Caton, Chuck Dodge, Thomas Quinn, Jr. As mentioned in Part 1 of our article series, the revised New York City debt collection regulation will become effective on the first of September - so ...