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

You may have a legal obligation to repay old debts, but there are also strict limits on debt collectors' tactics.

With Halloween upon us, it seems like the perfect time to share highlights on a concerning trend in collection attempts, known as zombie debt, a debt raised from the dead, so to speak. It could be old ...

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(InvestigateTV) — In a survey by OppLoans, 52% of those with credit card or loan balances said their debt load is unmanageable. Uncontrollable or unmanageable debt is, in part, when someone can’t make ...

If you’re struggling with credit card debt, you’re not alone. A recent survey from Clever Real Estate found that 61% of Americans have credit card debt and that borrowers owe an average of $5,875. But ...

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Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. When high-interest credit card debt ...