Debt collection lawsuits filed in Texas have exploded by 73 percent over the last decade. For people who find themselves in the crosshairs of creditors, the debt collection process can seem confusing ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas ...

Here's how to handle a debt collection lawsuit or possibly prevent one in the first place Ana Gonzalez Ribeiro is a Spanish personal finance educator at W!SE and has 10+ years of experience as a ...

Dealing with the IRS's Automated Collection System (ACS) can be an overwhelming experience for individuals dealing with tax issues. The ACS is an automated system the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...