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

Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

A Houston lawyer who works for debt collection agencies is suing National Geographic, claiming the magazine is harassing him over a disputed bill. David Russo said he had wrangled for the past several ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...