City’s poor debt collection worsening its dire financial straits, inspector general says

A report issued Thursday by Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg confirmed Sun-Times reporting on City Hall's poor ...
WSAZ

Debt collection complaints surge as CFPB faces changes

(InvestigateTV) — Debt collection complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been running high, and some advocates worry recent changes could make it harder for people ...

What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?

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

Can debt relief protect your Social Security or retirement income?

Debt relief may help safeguard retirement income, but only in specific situations and with the right strategy.
Sacramento Bee

8 signs you may have a debt problem

The cost of living has risen sharply in recent years, and so have financial stress levels. Recent data shows that three of four Americans today are anxious about their financial situations, and among ...
WGBH

Consumer debt collection cases spike 60% in two years in Mass. courts

First Assistant Clerk Magistrate Ariel Madaro speaks to two attorneys representing debt collectors and credit card companies during a small claims hearing in East Boston in April, 2024. The number of ...
HeraldNet

Comment: Nation’s debt problem is also a retirement problem

The wise minds at Moody’s Investors Service finally acknowledged last week what the other two main credit rating agencies did years ago: America has a debt problem. Now it’s time for America to ...