When a debt goes unpaid for long enough, it can move through a series of hands, first the original creditor, then a third-party debt collector and sometimes even multiple agencies afterward. Each ...

When a debt changes hands, your obligations — and your options — may not be quite what you'd expect.

Medical debt regulations are shifting dramatically in 2026, with states banning credit reporting and federal rules in limbo. If you’re a healthcare provider, the old collection playbook might soon ...

Unsecured debt refers to loans that are not backed by collateral. Because they are riskier for the lender, they often carry ...

Pay-for-delete promises to erase collection debt from your credit report, but the results of this strategy can vary.