When a debt collector reaches out, it can be unsettling, even if you knew that you'd defaulted on your obligations and were expecting the call. Between the pressure to pay, the perceived urgency of ...

A creditor with a judgment can hit your paycheck and your account at the same time, causing major financial issues.

A credit card charge-off won't wipe the slate clean, despite what it sounds like. Here's what happens instead.

The debt collection process is a system for creditors to recover overdue amounts from debtors, and it's vital for a functional credit system. However, it can cause stress and confusion for the ...

The Internal Revenue Service was fairly lenient with past-due tax bills during the pandemic, but collection efforts are back in full force this tax season. The agency is ramping up efforts to collect ...

Debt is a common yet troublesome concern for many business owners. Ignoring debt — even just for a few months — can lead to financial burdens that are hard to come back from, including bankruptcy, ...

Digital debt collection Fintech TrueAccord is focused on redefining the industry by harnessing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bots. This digital technology streamlines operations while also ...

Debt relief can be an effective path forward, but it doesn't always deliver immediate relief from creditor contact. / Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Credit card balances are sticking around longer — ...

Continuing its acquisition spree, fintech SaaS unicorn Perfios has now acquired AI-powered debt collection startup CreditNirvana, over a month after buying CustomerXPs, the parent entity of banking ...

As of early 2026, the U.S. rental market is facing unprecedented financial strain. Multifamily delinquencies surged to 1.37% in late 2025, marking the highest level of distress in over fifteen years.