NEW YORK (WABC) -- Nearly 71 million Americans have debts that have gone into collections. So, what do you do if a collector calls? Don't panic, Nina Pineda has your consumer bill of rights. One of ...
If you're getting calls and texts from a debt collector on your phone, how do you know if they're real or a scam? Consumer ...
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 ...
Understanding debt collection thresholds can help you navigate your options and avoid legal consequences.
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Americans are starting the new year buried in more than $1.2 trillion in credit card debt, with many falling behind on their bills and facing increased pressure from debt ...
In today’s economy, the American consumer is caught between a rock and a hard place. On one side, credit card balances have climbed to a staggering record of $1.23 trillion, a 60% increase from the ...
The Federal Trade Commission logged over 140,000 consumer complaints about debt collection in the second quarter — a 220% jump from the same period a year earlier. Georgia, Texas and Florida recorded ...
With credit card balances topping $1.2 trillion nationwide and payment delinquency rates climbing, the financial pressure is mounting quickly for millions of Americans. And, as sticky inflation ...