Federal law — and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), in particular — requires them to provide specific information about your debt and also outlines your rights during the ...

Because of a recent proposed settlement with the CFPB, some private student loan borrowers may see a stop to collections efforts.

Understanding your rights under the law is the first step in protecting yourself from misleading collection tactics. Knowing what debt collectors are legally allowed to say — and what crosses ...

California’s new debt collection law is set to shake up the commercial finance industry, imposing strict consumer-style protections on small business loans. With hefty restrictions on collection ...