The filing is part of a much bigger bankruptcy.

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The first debt settlement offer can be tempting, but there are good reasons to think twice before agreeing to it.

Before paying a debt collector for the balance on an old judgment, it pays to understand who you're dealing with.

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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 ...

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Although Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) priorities and mandates are undergoing shifts with the new Trump administration, the CFPB pledged in 2024 to continue its efforts to eliminate ...

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Most people have a negative association with debt collection. A startup called January is out to change that with a fresh $10 million fundraise. Founder Jake Cahan says most debt collectors are lumped ...

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A lawsuit can complicate your relief strategy. Here's what to know — and do — if one arrives while you're enrolled.