Having debt written off may sound like you're getting a clean slate, but it can come with lasting consequences.

When debts go to collections, the balance can suddenly grow. Here's why that happens and what you should do next.

A growing number of Americans are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Some are missing bill payments, leading to a surge in aggressive debt collection calls.

(InvestigateTV) — Getting a call from a debt collector can feel overwhelming—and intimidating. But consumer advocates say the worst thing you can do is panic or pay right away. Before taking action, ...

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 ...

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US HOW TO HANDLE THOSE CALLS. YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT AS A CONSUMER, YOU’VE GOT A BOATLOAD OF RIGHTS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT WORK IN YOUR FAVOR WHEN DEALING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS. A VIEWER ...

If you receive a phone call like that, the first thing to do is to stay calm. Despite those threats, those "debt collectors" ...

Consumer debt is at record-high levels, and the number of Americans behind on their credit card payments is also on the rise.