Republicans on the House Government Oversight Committee approved the committee’s report Tuesday recommending an independent ...

Debt collectors don't always play by the rules. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself right now.

(NewsNation) — American households owe a record $18.4 trillion, and federal data shows complaints about aggressive debt collection have surged over the past year. The Federal Trade Commission logged ...

Having watched Chicago’s City Council rebel against his budget and pass its own, Mayor Brandon Johnson is now focused on the matter of how (and if) the city collects its past-due debts. Going forward, ...

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 ...

Your tax refund is coming, but could debt collectors grab it first? Here's what to know before the check arrives.