There are rules that dictate when a debt collector can call you — and how many times they're allowed to do it.

More and more creditors in struggling companies are teaming up to try to make sure they don’t get elbowed aside in the rush ...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marked its 77th independence anniversary on Tuesday with a military parade, ...

The Better Business Bureau offers these tips for avoiding debt relief scams: * Don’t pay in advance. It’s illegal for debt relief and credit repair companies to collect payment before their services ...

The halt means the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will cease crafting regulations or enforcing any rules or investigations.

Bankruptcy is a serious decision with long-lasting consequences. Before taking that step, explore these six alternatives.

Dollar For guides consumers through the process of applying for hospital bill forgiveness. The hospitals often classify it as “charity care.” It’s federal law and requires non-profit hospitals to have ...

Hiranmayi Srinivasan is an Associate Editor for Investopedia. She has covered personal finance topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and economic news at Investopedia since 2021, and has ...

Research shows that Black Americans are more likely than White Americans to file for bankruptcy and to choose Chapter 13, which is more expensive and often less successful than Chapter 7.

February is a month filled with love, reflection, and community spirit. While it brings Valentine’s Day celebrations, it also marks Heart Month, a time to focus on health and resilience. This issue of ...

Filing for bankruptcy could be a smart move in certain cases, but in others, debt relief could make more sense.

What exactly happens when you file for bankruptcy, though — and how can you determine if it's the right choice for you? Below ...