Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

Dealing with debt issues can be overwhelming, especially if your debt has been turned over to a debt collector to deal with. When your debt slips into collections, those simple monthly bills that you ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. A collection account is a debt your ...

Reaching out for help with debt is a brave and proactive step, and it’s one that speaks volumes about your determination to turn things around. Whether you’re feeling the pinch on a tight budget or ...

DAVENPORT, Fla. – Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening. “We’re going to arrest you. We’re ...

This investment led by IA Ventures will drive new product development, market expansion, and further January's mission to facilitate the empathetic resolution of all written off and past-due debt. NEW ...

Student loan borrowers who haven't paid their debt now face seeing their wages garnished, Social Security benefits reduced, and more as debt collection resumes in 2025. A five-year break that began as ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...