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The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. By Ann Carrns ...

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Making a payment may seem like a way to quiet debt collectors, but the collection efforts may not end there.

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Dealing with debt collectors can be nerve-racking, especially if you fell behind on your bills because you’re struggling with unemployment, illness or other setbacks. Though the number of debt ...

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) holds great potential as a tool for consumers. On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt ...