Having an account sent to collections is stressful. But consumers have options — and rights — when going through the process.

Learn how to negotiate your debt settlement with these expert tips and strategies. Reduce your debt and take control of your finances today.

What exactly happens if a debt collector refuses a settlement offer, though, and what should you do in response? Learn how to get rid of your collection debt for less than what's owed.

A group consisting of lawyers, activists and the lead plaintiff held a press conference to celebrate a legal victory against ...

For example, you could negotiate with debt collectors yourself, or join hands with a debt settlement company that bargains with a debt collector for you. Collection Debt by the Numbers: The ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – A debt collection operation that involved text messages and collectors allegedly posing as attorneys has led to a $1 million settlement with the federal government.

Las Cruces, N.M.-based Mountain View Regional Medical Center has settled a class-action lawsuit that accused the hospital of illegally suing hundreds of patients over unpaid medical bills, the ...

A class action settlement was reached on Wednesday against Mountain View Regional Medical Center, involving more than 200 low-income patients who were allegedly ...

What collection debt looks like in America: A mid-year look In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt.

Freedom Debt Relief reports 25% of Americans seeking debt relief have accounts in collections, averaging over $3,000, often linked to maxed-out credit cards.