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

As those living in the southwestern United States enter the dog days of summer, debt collectors are especially feeling the heat. As if complying with the myriad of state and federal regulations ...

The statute of limitations also plays a critical role. Each state sets time limits on how long a creditor can sue you for ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Debt collection is when a company attempts to collect payment on past-due and unpaid debt, such as a loan or medical bill. It ...

What is a time-barred debt? A time-barred debt is any overdue payment that has passed the statute of limitations in your state. Whether it’s credit card debt, medical debt or unpaid auto loans, if ...

Some of these loans — known as zombie mortgages — were reportedly sold to debt buyers for pennies on the dollar, despite many ...

[00:00] Rachel Rogers: Foreign. [00:22] Melissa Tulis Smith: Hello and welcome to the podcast series Creditors Corner Legal Talk, presented by Smith Debnum, Attorneys at Law, where we explore a range ...

The amount you owe may also be subject to your state's statute of limitations, which typically ranges from three to 10 years, ...

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee, said grassroots organizing and effective messaging has helped reduce the aggressive debt collection tactics of many hospitals.