A debt collection lawsuit doesn't have to mean automatic defeat. You may have more options than you think.

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider ...

As 2025 winds down, many households are feeling the effects of another expensive year. Credit card APRs remain firmly above 22% on average, and the holiday spending season is already pushing balances ...

Beyond Finance reports on debt collectors' intimidation tactics and rights protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Debt management programs can lead to lower rates on credit cards, waive late fees, and bring delinquent accounts current to stop collection activity, according to GreenPath Financial Wellness. Buzz ...

Credit card debt is often the most costly type of debt Americans can take on, largely due to the incredibly high interest rates many cards carry. On top of credit card debt being at a record high, the ...

Credit One Bank agreed to a $10.2 million settlement after almost five years of litigation with a group of California district attorneys. The suit alleged that the bank's vendors made harassing phone ...